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Learn about hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that develops when blood does not clot properly
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Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding disorders are rare disorders affecting the way the body makes blood clots. If you have a bleeding disorder, you may have problems with bleeding too much after an injury or surgery.
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Featured Areas of Research

Discover research programs and initiatives that seek to inform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for today’s major health challenges and conditions.
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Heart Failure

NHLBI-supported research has contributed to heart failure treatments using breakthrough therapies.

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Data Science

BioData Catalyst is a cloud-based ecosystem where researchers can analyze data related to NHLBI focus areas, like Long COVID, sickle cell disease, asthma, and heart disease.

BioData Catalyst Research
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Asthma

The goal of NHLBI-supported asthma research has been to discover better prevention and treatment options.

Learn more about asthma research at NHLBI

NHLBI Events

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Defining Lung Health Through the Lifespan
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Mar
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From Mechanisms to Interventions: Paving the Way for Transformative Therapies in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Mon, Mar 9
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NHLBI PUBLICATIONS

The NHLBI has materials for patients and health professionals on many health topics, such as asthma, heart disease, and sickle cell disease.

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Our Mission

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

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