Anemia

Anemia - a decrease in the concentration of red blood cells or hemoglobin in circulation caused by blood loss for example, from injury or surgery, or by other causes, such as disease or chemotherapy treatment.

The Company has also decided to draw on the body of research it has amassed in preclinical and clinical studies involving anemia in surgery patients to develop new indications. One possible usage would examine Hemopure's potential, owing to its oxygen-carrying capacity, to increase perfusion and improve the quality of life in patients with advanced life-limiting illness. Anemia is a significant but understudied problem in terminally ill patients. In a recent study of 105 palliative care patients, of whom 95 had advanced cancer, anemia was found in 77% of men and 68% of women.