The Impact of Ascites
Americans suffering from ascites due to liver cirrhosis
The prognosis is not good, but what is worse is the feeling of helplessness because there is no adequate treatment available beyond the initial diuretic pills and draining by large bore needle.
The current standard of care has generally poor outcomes. Unfortunately, patients often have nothing hopeful to look forward to other than the possibility of a liver transplant.
100,000 Americans estimated
to be suffering from ascites
due to liver cirrhosis
20,000 estimated patients
who do not respond to
ascites treatment
326,000 approximate
hospitalizations annually
for ascites
An Innovative Approach to Ascites
We are targeting the disease pathway of ascites. Taking a new look at the mechanistic source, we are engineering a solution that is a combination of existing technology and innovative application.
We are conducting clinical trials which, if successful, could yield a breakthrough treatment for this life-threatening condition.
Working on a solution to such a devastating condition is what keeps us going everyday.
As a small company we are flexible and can rapidly advance BIV201 therapy towards commercialization
Our Team
Our leadership team is made up of veteran executives who have both rich and deep experience in our industry, our science, and our operations. See our team.
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Pioneering the Treatment of Ascites
Bringing hope to patients suffering from ascites due to cirrhosis,
and to their physicians who need better treatment options.