Diseases with which we struggle
Vision loss
We target diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration (ARM). DR, or diabetic eye disease, is a leading cause of blindness. It affects up to 80 percent of people who have had diabetes for 20 years or more. DR accounts for 12% of all new cases of blindness. ARM is a relatively common eye disease and is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people 65 years or older. In 2015 it affected 6.2 million people globally
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is a global public health problem contributing to 30% of global mortality and 10% of the global disease burden. In 2005, from a total of 58 million deaths worldwide, 17 million were due to cardiovascular disease and, among them, 7.6 million were due to coronary heart disease
Stroke
Stroke is a situation when blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing part of the brain not functioning properly. In 2015, stroke was the second most frequent cause of death after coronary artery disease, accounting for 6.3 million deaths (11% of the total). About 11 million deaths resulted stroke. About half of people who have had a stroke live less than one year
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). A cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Globally, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer, making up about 10% of all cases. In 2012, there were 1.4 million new cases and 694,000 deaths from the disease
Critical limb ischaemia
Critical limb ischemia, also referred to as limb threat, is an advanced stage of peripheral artery disease. It is defined as a triad of ischemic rest pain, arterial insufficiency ulcers, and gangrene. More than 100 million people are suffering from the disease. It has a negative prognosis within a year after the initial diagnosis, with 1-year amputation rates of approximately 12% and mortality of 50% at 5 years and 70% at 10 years
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. It affects about 24.5 million people as of 2015. In 2013, it resulted in 38,000 deaths up from 28,000 deaths in 1990
