Factor VIII deficiency, also known as haemophilia A, is a blood disorder caused by a faulty F8 gene on the X chromosome. It affects mostly males, causing symptoms such as heavy bleeding and bruising. Treatment includes intravenous transfusions of Factor VIII or desmopressin. Factor VIII deficiency is a blood disorder characterized by insufficient or malfunctioning […]
Henry VIII was King of England from 1509 to 1547. He sparked the Protestant Reformation, established the Church of England, and had six wives. He was an accomplished and athletic man who promoted innovation and unification of England. In his later years, he became tyrannical and may have suffered from syphilis. He was succeeded by […]