Therapeutic Areas of Interest

Avian Flu

In 2005, reports of serious outbreaks of a deadly form of avian flu in China began surfacing throughout the world. By early 2006, the virus had spread throughout most of Asia, Europe and Africa, infecting not only millions of poultry and wild birds, but nearly 200 humans – more than half of whom died from the disease.

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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 171 million people have diabetes worldwide, a figure that is expected to rise to 366 million by 2030. One major complication of diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a painful nerve disorder that affects at least half of those who have had diabetes for 25 years or more. A market research report released in 2004 estimated the worldwide market for peripheral neuropathy (which includes diabetic neuropathy) treatments would reach $1 billion by 2012, yet to date, few treatments exist for this painful and debilitating condition.

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Systemic Radiation

Whether it comes via a “dirty bomb” or the dispersal of radioactive materials into air conditioning, underground railways, drinking water or food supplies, the federal government has identified the threat of radioactive poisoning as a major bioterrorism concern.

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Herpes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 5 American teenagers and adults is infected with HSV-2. Women are more commonly infected than men. In the United States, 1 out of 4 women are infected with HSV-2.
Since the late 1970s, the number of people with genital herpes infection has increased 30 percent nationwide. The largest increase has been among teens and young adults.
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Arthritis

An estimated 43 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis or similar painful joint conditions, reports the Centers for Disease Control, making it one of the nation’s most prevalent chronic health problems and a leading cause of disability.  As many as 1 in 3 adults in the United States currently suffers from chronic joint symptoms or arthritis.  Arthritis isn’t just 1 disease; it’s a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Cachexia

Cachexia is a loss of weight, muscle wasting, fatigue, weakness...

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