Anaemia is a condition where the blood does not carry enough oxygen around the body. There are many different causes and many different treatments. Science is continuing its research into newer, more patient-friendly alternative therapies.
Disease: Anaemia
Last update: May 2005
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Much of the current research concentrates on improving quality of life and survival rates in patients with chronic kidney failure and cancer-related anaemia, and a number of new Epo products are in development.
There is also growing interest in the development of treatments for genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease.
There is also growing interest in the development of treatments for genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease.