Seminars in Hematology
Volume 43 , Pages S13-S16 , April 2006

A Patient’s Perspective on Hemophilia

  • Ellis Sulser

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Ellis Sulser, President, Factor Support Network Pharmacy, Inc, 900 Avenida Acaso, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93012-8749.

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PII: S0037-1963(06)00029-1

doi: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2006.02.005

Seminars in Hematology
Volume 43 , Pages S13-S16 , April 2006