April 17 is the World Hemophilia Day Hemophilia is a life-threatening disorder that affects the blood clotting mechanism of the body. It is a genetic condition carried by the X chromosome which makes men more likely to suffer from it. Living with hemophilia can be a challenge for people suffering from it. They need to be extra careful about getting hurt because even a minor injury can cause profuse bleeding and turn fatal. But these complications can be well prevented with appropriate treatment at the right time. Our expert and renowned hematologist Dr Subhaprakash Sanyal discusses treatment options advances in