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Dr. Luke A. Lamar, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Worcester, MA specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology and pediatric neuro-oncology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Luke A. Lamar, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Health.
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Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Luke A. Lamar, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics - General Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics - General Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Luke Lamar works as a pediatric hematology/oncology and pediatric neuro-oncology. He is especially interested in bleeding, cancer, and sickle cell disease. He is professionally affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. Before performing his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dr. Lamar attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
