Christopher Bruti

Hemophilia A and B I. What every physician needs to know. Both hemophilia A and hemophilia B are rare congenital X-linked deficiencies in clotting factor VIII or IX, respectively. Though there is a positive family history of hemophilia in most individuals, up to 30% can be new mutations. Hemophilia B is also known as Christmas…

Constipation I. Problem/Condition. Constipation is a common problem for people of all ages, however, the incidence increases with age. One-third of adults over the age of 60 years old are constipated and laxatives are the highest selling over the counter medication amounting to several hundred million dollars a year. Constipation alone is responsible for 92,000…