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Published Date: 2013-06-19
Skincare devices are gaining importance not only due to their extensive use in aesthetics but also the increasing incidence of skin disorders worldwide. This report studies the market for skincare devices from two aspects, the different product types and applications. Each of these segments has been further divided into sub-segments; the products segment has been categorized into diagnostic and treatment devices.
Published Date: 2013-05-21
Biochips are miniaturized laboratories that can perform thousands of biochemical reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) simultaneously and are used for a variety of purposes ranging from disease diagnosis to detection of bioterrorism agents. This report estimates the U.S. market for biochips in terms of revenue (USD million) for the period 2012 to 2018, considering 2011 as the base year.
Published Date: 2013-05-14
Contraceptive drugs and devices are temporary birth control methods and function majorly by altering the mechanism of ovulation and acting as physical barriers between the sperm and ovary. This report holds the market estimation of the global contraceptives market in terms of value (USD million) for the period 2012 – 2018, considering the base year 2011 as. In addition, current market trends and recent developments are taken into consideration while determining the growth rate of the global contraceptives market.
Published Date: 2013-05-07
The computational biology market is predicted to have a notable growth owing to its wide use by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to reduce the incidences of late stage failures of their drugs and to thereby curb R&D expenditure. Computational biology is also assisting in reducing the extensive use of humans in trials and is therefore useful for pediatric trials, trials on pregnant women and orphan disease research.
Published Date: 2013-05-02
The research report on the peripheral vascular devices market provides detailed analysis of the global market and helps in understanding the driving forces for the growth of these devices. The report also provides analysis of major segments such as peripheral vascular stents, peripheral transluminal angioplasty balloon catheters, PTA guidewires, atherectomy devices, chronic total occlusion devices, aortic stents, synthetic surgical grafts, embolic protection devices and inferior vena cava filters.
Published Date: 2013-04-23
The nephrology and urology devices market report analyzes current dynamics and trends in the global nephrology and urology devices market for the period 2010 – 2018 and gives a forecast of the market from 2012 – 2018, considering 2011 as the base year. The study provides details of the nephrology and urology devices used for treatment of diseases of kidney and urinary system such as kidney and renal failure, urinary stone, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Published Date: 2013-04-18
X-ray machines are devices that produce x-ray radiations. These x-ray radiations are then used for medical diagnosis and interventional (e.g. catheter placement) purposes. This report includes the market estimation of the global x-ray market for the forecast period 2012 – 2018 in terms of USD million, keeping 2011 as the base year. Moreover, the market trends and recent developments have been taken into account while forecasting the market growth and revenue for the period 2012 - 2018.
Published Date: 2013-04-17
The use of robotic surgery systems in medical procedures dates back to the 1980s. Since then, this market has experienced tremendous growth in terms of product innovation and development as well as uptake by end-users. The major advantages of these systems include improved surgical outcomes, accurate procedure execution and rapid post-surgical recovery of the patient. In addition to these factors, the growing global aging population and increase in the per-capita healthcare expenditure are set to drive future growth of this market.
Published Date: 2013-04-15
Breast pumps are medical devices used for expression of milk by lactating mothers. The demand for these devices is increasing due to the rising number of working women and their growing disposable incomes. This report studies the market for breast pumps from two different aspects - by pumping system type and by product design.
Published Date: 2013-03-28
Rise in ageing population globally has boosted the need of fundus cameras. This is mainly due to rise in chronic disorders such as diabetes, hypertension leading to retinal disorders. According to WHO (World Health Organization) it is estimated that the global population will reach around 7.9 billion by 2020 out of which 76 million people are anticipated to have vision loss.
Published Date: 2013-03-26
Biopsy devices are growing in importance due to the increasing global incidence of cancer and the growing willingness of patients to spend money on these medical procedures. This report studies the market for biopsy devices in five different product segments, namely, needle-based biopsy guns, biopsy needles, biopsy forceps, biopsy guidance systems and other biopsy devices. Each of these segments has been further divided into sub-segments by type.
Published Date: 2013-03-20
Medical gases are gases that find indirect or direct applications in the healthcare industry and medical gas equipment are referred to the equipment utilized for the production of medical gases. Furthermore, medical gases are either directly administered to patients or are used in medical procedures mainly as coolants and sterilants.
Published Date: 2013-03-18
Radiofrequency ablation is a medical procedure involving use of high frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat which is used to treat a medical condition. This technology finds application in various fields of medicine like tumor ablation in oncology, cardiac rhythm management, endometrial ablation in gynecology, renal denervation for hypertension, cosmetology and pain management.
Published Date: 2013-03-06
The gynecological devices market could be segmented into two treatment conditions: uterine diseases and fertility related issues. The gynecological devices market is further segmented geographically into the North American region, European region, Asia Pacific region and the rest of the world and also into eight types based on the devices: Colposcopy devices, Hysteroscopy devices, Assisted reproductive consumable devices, Fluid management devices, Global endometrial ablation devices, Uterine artery embolization devices and sterility devices. The U.S holds the maximum share in the gynecological devices market followed by Europe.
Published Date: 2013-03-04
The global implantable drug delivery devices hold a competitive edge over other drugs and devices owing to the fact that they are implanted at targeted sites and so deliver unaltered amounts of drugs to the affected area. These implantable drug delivery devices are categorized into six product types and this report estimates their market in terms of USD million, for the period 2012 – 2018, keeping 2011 as the base year.
Published Date: 2013-02-27
This report on the global apheresis equipment market includes the different facets of therapeutic apheresis, donor apheresis, and the apheresis devices market. The report covers the performance of various segments of the apheresis market in terms of revenues generated in such segments.
Published Date: 2013-02-19
This report analyzes the devices and accessories involved in an interventional cardiology procedure by segmenting the market into product types, considering 2011 as the base year for market size and market volume calculations, and forecasted from 2012 to 2018. Each product is further segmented into respective sub-types.
Published Date: 2013-02-13
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the wound dressing market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.Published Date: 2013-02-05
The global renal denervation devices market is expected to grow at the compounded annual growth rate of 139.7% by the year 2015 owing to increasing number of population suffering from hypertension. This market is also witnessing the trend of increasing usage of minimally invasive procedures; however, preference for drug based therapy from patients may pose a serious challenge to the growth of this industry. Renal artery denervation is a new device based therapeutic model designed for treatment of hypertension and is gaining popularity among medical device entrepreneurs.Published Date: 2013-01-23
Lack of alternative treatments for most chronic disorders and injuries is one of the major factors contributing towards the growth of implantable medical devices market. The demand for implantable medical devices is expected to remain high in growing economies as a result of technological advances. Next generation implantable devices have increased confidence in cardiovascular, orthopedic and other implants.Published Date: 2013-01-15
The medical specialty bag market is forecasted to experience considerable growth spurred by growth in the aging population, technological developments, and an uninterrupted flow of improved and customer centric products in the market. Disposable pouches and bags are the most popular medical products of the specialty medical supplies market owing to the ease with which they can be used and relative cost effectiveness. Reimbursement options and increased availability of economically priced products are some of the major growth drivers for this market.
Published Date: 2013-01-08
The global mobile health market is expected to grow at the compounded annual growth rate of 24% over the next few years. Some of the key factors contributing toward this growth are the rising trend of remote patient monitoring and emergence of a number of innovative products like Smartphone; Smartphone enables patients and doctors to receive any healthcare related information or service on the move.Published Date: 2012-12-19
Medical devices outsourcing is the process of contracting with a third party for performing business functions like product design, manufacturing, prototyping, and supply chain management. These functions were initially carried out internally by medical companies. By offering third party manufacturers to perform these processes, medical device manufacturers can focus on their core competencies like clinical and technical innovations.Published Date: 2012-12-10
The global in-vitro toxicity testing market is projected to reach $2.7 billion by the year 2015 at a compounded annual growth rate of 15% due to the increasing awareness towards animal welfare in laboratory research testing. Cosmetics and personal care industry is currently the largest sectors accounting for more than 50% of the total market share. This sector is valued at $702 million and expected to reach $1.3 billion by 2015 at a CAGR of 13.1%. Pharmaceutical segment is one of the most significant segments of this industry. This segment is expected to grow at the CAGR of 18.2% and reach the market value of $976 million by 2015.
Published Date: 2012-12-05
The report contains the global scenario of Diabetes drugs market discussing its details and market figures. The report provides market size and forecast till 2016 for each segment and geography across the globe. It also describes the key influencing factors for Diabetes Devices market.
Published Date: 2012-11-17
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force for the infertility drugs and devices market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides an extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.
Published Date: 2012-11-16
With nearly two million people developing hospital acquired infections annually, hand washing compliance is emerging as one of the major application sectors for RFID devices. When the staff member approaches the soap dispenser, the RFID system will read the RFID encoded badge and record the details of the person in the system. Owing to its increasing use in healthcare industry, the global market for RFID in healthcare is expected to grow at the compounded annual growth rate of 29.6% during the forecasted period. RFID sensors are used for tracking sleep pattern of patients; RFID is also used in security applications in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.Published Date: 2012-11-15
This report covers the market revenue and sales volume for the ostomy drainage bags market. The market is segmented on the basis of types into: colostomy bags, ileostomy bags, urostomy bags, continent Ileostomy bags and continent urostomy bags market. A detailed trend analysis of all the segments with a market evaluation in terms of revenue generated and number of units sold is available in this report. A detailed analysis of the market trends, current scenarios and future trends is available in the report. The market is analyzed by using concepts such as Porter’s five forces analysis, market drivers, restraints and opportunities along with their impact and market attractiveness analysis. The market is also segmented on the basis of geography into: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the rest of the world regions.
Published Date: 2012-10-29
ECG monitoring systems are used to detect and provide feedback of abnormal episodes of electrical functioning of the heart. The ECG monitoring systems include rest ECG recorders, ECG stress testing systems, event recorders and Holter monitors. The global ECG monitoring systems market report provides 10 year data (2007 to 2011 historical trends and 2012 to 2016 forecasts) for the global & 12 country markets (U.S., UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, Brazil & Canada) for ECG monitoring systems sales (unit sales and revenue). The global & country data contained in the report is in cross-section with four major segments of ECG Monitoring Systems i.e. Rest ECG Monitoring Systems (Single Channel, 3 Channel, 6 Channels and 12 Channels), ECG Stress Testing Systems (Local and Imported), Holter Monitoring Systems (High End and Low End), and Event Monitoring Systems.
Published Date: 2012-10-15
The current trend of shifting patients from hospitals to home healthcare is giving rise to professional home healthcare service providing agencies and firms. The shift from conventional treatment to proactive monitoring is opening up new opportunities in the home Healthcare market. Patients prefer such services mainly because of convenience and cost effectiveness. Third party healthcare service is also in growing demand due to better quality of treatment provided by trained professionals.Published Date: 2012-09-12
The laparoscopic devices market is witnessing significant growth owing to the increase in procedure volumes, which is supported by the advantages offered by minimum invasive surgeries. Access devices, hand instruments, and internal closure devices have remained the largest segments for the past few years; however, a number of smaller segments are growing rapidly, particularly the gastric band devices and hand assist devices.
Published Date: 2012-09-11
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the ophthalmology devices market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of market structure. The report has segregated the ophthalmology devices industry in terms of application, disorders, type, and geography.Published Date: 2012-09-05
Market for endoscopic devices is growing rapidly due to increase in ageing, chronic illnesses and advancement in the endoscopy technology. The market research report for endoscopy devices provides complete global analysis of the current trends in endoscopy devices market. Development of the MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) technique has boosted up the demand of endoscopic devices.
Published Date: 2012-08-28
This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of digital radiology products in the global scenario. The research provides an in-depth analysis of digital radiology product manufacturers, product sales, trend analysis by segments, and demand by geography.Published Date: 2012-08-23
This report helps to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the Neonatal and Preterm Infant Enteral Feeding Devices market and sub-markets in the next six years. The report provides extensive analysis of the Neonatal and Preterm Infant Enteral Feeding Devices industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the Neonatal and Preterm Infant Enteral Feeding Devices market structure.Published Date: 2012-08-20
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the North America endoscopy devices market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the endoscopy devices industry in terms of product, application and technology.Published Date: 2012-08-16
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the array market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the array industry in terms of product, application and geography.Published Date: 2012-08-09
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the Asia Pacific endoscopy devices market and sub-markets in the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.
Published Date: 2012-08-06
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the chromatography market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure.
Published Date: 2012-07-30
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving forces behind the spectrometry market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the spectrometry industry in terms of products and geographies.Published Date: 2012-07-25
This research report is especially designed to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the Europe weight management market and sub-markets over the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the weight management industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges, for a better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the weight management industry in terms of its product types, end-use segments and geography.Published Date: 2012-07-17
The enteral feeding market remained resistant to the economic downturn and experienced significant growth in the past few years. This trend is expected to continue because of the rise in the ageing population and the increased number of premature infants in critical care. Small bore connectors are expected to have the maximum impact on the enteral feeding devices industry.Published Date: 2012-05-31
The surgical equipment market is highly competitive market. The key surgical equipment market categories are namely Electrosurgical Devices, Hand Instruments and Surgical Sutures.
Published Date: 2012-05-24
Catheters market is driven by the growth in urological and diagnostic cardiovascular catheter segments. Major factor driving the market is the rapid increase in surgical and diagnostic procedures and the growth in aging population worldwide. Developed countries are dominating the catheters market space due to their advanced medical infrastructure. Among all the segments, the cardiovascular devices segment will be in the forefront, followed by urological devices.
Published Date: 2012-04-18
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Computed Tomography (CT) equipment in USD million by segmenting the market into high end slice CT, mid end slice CT and Low end slice CT. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for Americas, Europe, Asia and RoW. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2017.
Published Date: 2012-03-19
Rise in the number of people suffering from chronic diseases is driving the demand for early diagnosis of disease, which is done through ultrasound. One of the primary applications of ultrasound is to produce images of human fetuses. The ultrasound market is expected to be at USD 4,817.8 million in 2012, which will reach USD 6,114.8 in 2017 at an estimated CAGR of 4.9% from 2012 to 2017.Published Date: 2012-03-15
MRI is a medical diagnostic imaging technique by which detailed images of human anatomical structure is obtained thus facilitating early diagnosis of disease. The global MRI market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2012 to 2017. Increase in the aging population and rise in the number of patients suffering from chronic diseases are driving the MRI market. In developing nations such as those in Asia and RoW, increase in disposable income has led to rise in the spending on healthcare, which eventually increased the demand for MRI equipment.
Published Date: 2012-03-13
The market for mercury-free thermometers will strengthen to acquire a market share of 68.8% in 2016. The mercury-free thermometer market will reach USD 76.78 million in 2016 growing with CAGR of 19.5% during 2011 – 2016.Published Date: 2012-01-16
Overweight and obesity have become the major issues that were haunting the well-being of the people and there are various causes related to this menace. This global phenomenon can be controlled. If not completely cured; partly by the Weight Management Services (a subset of the global Weight Management market) that helps the overweight and obese population to manage their BMI factor to lead to balanced life.
Published Date: 2011-11-22
The coronary stents market has witnessed patterns of increasing market growth along with some declining phases in its course of span. The introduction of drug-eluting stents (DES) in year 2000 marked a high market growth phase of the market. In the early 2000, the coronary stent market witnessed a spurt in growth. However, the year 2006 and 2007 experienced a steep decline in the market revenues, as a result of release of some adverse clinical trials raising questions about safety and efficacy of DES.Published Date: 2011-11-15
Cardiovascular devices are used in treating diseases related to the heart and the circulatory system. It also includes the devices such as interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac assist devices, peripheral vascular devices, cardiac surgery, devices used to monitor cardiac events and cardiac prosthetic devices to record the electrophysiological impulses of the heart and to analyze and diagnose any abnormality related to the cardiac function.
Published Date: 2011-11-09
Prostate cancer market is set to grow multifold in the coming future, owing to the fact that it is the second most leading cause of cancer associated mortality among men after lung cancer. In 2010, more than 1.9 million people have been diagnosed with the prostate cancer across the world. African Americans and whites are most affected with this disease.Upcoming Market Research Reports in Medical Devices
Medical imaging is a method used for creating images of human body for clinical purposes. Medical imaging reagents are extensively used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, life sciences, and diagnostics. The X-ray reagents market is currently leading the medical reagents and is growing at a slower rate.
The market for picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) is forecasted to undergo impressive growth from 2012 to 2018. As budgets in the healthcare market are reducing, healthcare providers are facing pressure to introduce effective modes of enhancing the efficiency while simultaneously reducing costs and maintaining the standard of healthcare services.
Spine surgery devices market is one of the major sub segments of the orthopedic industry. It forms one of the most important segments of the orthopedics, which helps in joining and curing one or two vertebrae. It is a procedure wherein the supplementary bone tissue from the patient itself or a donor is utilized along with the patient’s bone growth to fuse in the vertebrae.
Biosensor devices are analytical devices which are used in biological applications or biomimetics to develop and create recognition of any desired analyte. Such biomimetics are mostly antibodies or enzymes. Biosensor analytical devices are used in various industries. At present, aggressive R&D is in process to miniaturize these devices and deliver much smaller and more affordable test monitors.
Artificial implant is the procedure of replacement of a biological structure through a medical device. This medical device can be heart, dental fixtures or similar body parts enhancing or strengthening the damaged or existing biological structure. Medical implants are artificially manufactured or so called as manmade, contrast to the transplanting organs or tissue. Some of the implants include electronic devices too such as pacemaker while others are bioactive.
The global home medical equipment consumption pattern will depend on demographic and epidemiological development. Increased efforts in the fight against chronic illnesses such as respiratory diseases, kidney disorders, and cancer will boost the demand for home therapeutic devices. Products such as portable oxygen concentrators, continuous positive airway products, ventilators, and other accessories will undergo the fastest growth in sales in this market.
The increasing number of applications in healthcare such as Renal Denervation and Sonography along with the miniaturization of these devices particularly for minimally invasive procedures is predicted to drive the market for these sensors in the coming years. Other drivers are the non-invasive procedures performed by HIFU or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound devices which may not even require contact of the device.
Some of the major factors driving the growth of anesthesia and respiratory devices are rise in medical tourism and expansion in the healthcare expenditure in developing economies. Some other drivers are increasing incidences of respiratory disorders such as sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and aging population.
Over the recent years, global automated external defibrillators (AED) have witnessed double digit growth rate owing to the factors such as aging population and rising incidences of various cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, advancement in medical technology and widespread availability of medical services for patients suffering from SCA are some of the major drivers for this market.
Most of the spinal conditions/disorders do not need surgeries but there are times when they cannot be avoided. In such surgical processes, specially designed spinal instruments are used to correct deformities, strengthen and stabilize the spine and facilitate fusion. Most of the spinal implants are generally made of metals such as stainless steel or titanium-alloy, whereas some are made of non-metallic compounds.
Continuous glucose monitoring systems are real-time monitoring systems for checking glucose levels in the body. The system consists of a tiny sensor inserted under the skin to test glucose levels in the tissue fluid. The sensor stays in place for several days to a week and then must be replaced.
Tests which are performed in test- tubes or in a controlled environment outside a living organism to provide diagnosis are known as In-vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests. Contemporary IVD industry commonly uses analytical instruments and reagents to perform various tests to diagnose study and monitor various kinds of diseases.
A healthcare microchip array refers to the use of advanced semiconductor technology to produce microchips with varied healthcare applications. Such an amalgamation of technology with healthcare has revolutionary consequences, as it holds the capability to transform the cost effective semiconductor technology attained through economies of scale to the healthcare frontier.
Oncology is the study of Cancer. Oncology devices market consists of medical devices involved in diagnosing and treating the disease cancer. The Oncology devices market could be segmented into 2 major categories: by type and by applications. There are two types of Brachytherapy devices and the Endoscopic devices. The segmentation of the market as per the applications is as follows: external radiation beam therapy, Systemic radiation therapy, and the Brachytherapy
The escalating use of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine for the purpose of treatment and timely diagnosis of diseases are fueling the growth of the radiation detection market. Some of the key factors which influence the rise of this market are the high occurrence of cancer cases, increased awareness among radiation professionals, and a plethora of technological advancements.
Teleradiology involves the transmission of digital medical images from x-ray tests, sonograms, CAT scans etc. over an electronically controlled network for diagnostic purposes. The global teleradiology technology market is expected to exhibit a healthy growth rate during the forecasted period. The healthy growth rate of the market is accounted for by growth drivers such as technological advancements in the field of remote patient diagnosis, rising demand for medical tourism, and growing number of manufacturers providing mobile healthcare services.
Pre-clinical imaging is an efficient tool for the evaluation of the anatomical, functional, and physiological status of any organ at a cellular and molecular level. This technology plays an important role in the analysis of the properties and effects of any drug or therapy. It helps in understanding the pathophysiology and other characters of any disease.
An electrocardiograph is a non-invasive diagnostic device which is used in measuring the electrical activity of the heart. It is primarily used for the detection of cardiac problems in the patient. The global diagnostic electrocardiograph (DECG) market will undergo fair growth in the near future owing to factors such as the need for early detection of diseases, rise in incidence of lifestyle related diseases and increase in the standard of healthcare services.
Increasing need for medical devices with high shelf life, increasing export and import of medical devices, increasing demand for sterilized and disposable devices are some of the factors driving the sales of medical plastics market. Increasing demand for cost effective, light weight, the increasing use of prosthetics and the increasing use of non magnetic equipments around heavily magnetized medical equipments such as an MRI, are other factors serving as market drivers for the medical plastics market.
Factors such as rising prevalence of chronic medical conditions in the fields of neurosciences and cardiology, increasing research and development initiatives in the healthcare sector, and technological advancements in the field of medical sciences are responsible for the growth of this market. Increasing demand for personalized medical care and economic development in Asia-Pacific and Latin American countries will fuel the growth of the market in the future.
In medicine, a bionic refers to an artificial robotic body part. Bionic implanting is a method of replacing or enhancing the functionality of an organ by replacing it with robotic part(s). With the advent of improved technology, it has become possible to implement the use of robotics in human organs. The medical bionic implants market is advancing and has witnessed growth in the last two decades and is expected to grow further in the future.
Medical aesthetics is a branch of medical science that deals with the use of artificial organs and body parts for patients who have lost a body part or are in need of corrective surgery on a body part. The growth of the market is attributed by driving factors such as rising disposable incomes of consumers coupled with the rising trend of body altering and the growing number of customer focused aesthetic organizations.
Nanotechnology has tremendous potential to reform the healthcare industry. It is expected that incorporation of nanotechnology in various applications of healthcare will be the major phenomenon to watch in the next decade. Thus nanotechnology in healthcare offers substantial opportunities to revolutionize the field of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.
Medical gases and pharmaceutical gases are specialized gases used for medical purposes, drug processing and various applications of biotechnology. Medical gases include pure gases and mixture of gases for various medical processes. The major types of gases included in the pharmaceutical and medical gases segment are hydrogen, oxygen, ammonia, boron hydride, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
Isosorbide is a white heterocyclic solid derivative of glucose, commonly used in medical applications and has also been tried and tested as a bio-feedstock. Isosorbide as a medical ingredient functions as a diuretic and is used in the treatment of diseases such as glaucoma and hydrocephalus. Isosorbide derivatives such as dinitrates and mononitrates are useful in treating coronary artery diseases such as angina pectoris.
Orthopedics is the branch of medical science which deals with healing of bone and muscle related deformities. The global aging population, technological advancements in the field of orthopedics such as the invention of robotic minimally invasive procedures, and the rising healthcare related consumer expenditure are some of the growth drivers for the market. The future sustainability of the market will be ensured by the economic growth in the Asia Pacific and Latin American regions.
Microelectronic medical implant is any sort of medical device that involves microelectronic components and is placed inside the body of the patient to achieve the desired physiological response. The microelectronic medical implants market has come a long way since the introduction of the first pacemaker in the 1970s.
Electronic prescribing is the electronic generation of medical prescriptions, instead of using the conventional paper copy. The system allows sending a new prescription or its renewal directly to pharmacies without the patient having to carry it with them. The system ideally consists of three components. The physician who is the prescriber, a transaction hub, and a pharmacy equipped with electronic prescribing software.
Apheresis, also called as hemapheresis and pheresis is a procedure which involves withdrawal of blood from a donor and separation and retention of its components such as plasma, platelets, leukocytes, and others. Thereafter, the remaining components are transfused back into the donor.
Aesthetic laser and energy devices market focuses on the physiology of aging and wrinkled skin and uses technical based procedures for rectification of these processes. Physicians working on aesthetic science are skilled in both non-invasive and invasive procedures, and typically utilize a combination of both to meet the needs of the patients.
There has been an increase in demand for the refurbished medical equipment market globally, along with the new equipments market. Until a decade ago, refurbished medical equipments were exported to developing countries, and the suppliers involved were not professionally trained, which restrained the growth of this market.
The widening spectrum for application of computed tomography scan and growing incidences of chronic diseases, coupled with an aging population is set to drive the market for CT scanners globally. The global market is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 7.1% from 2012 to 2018, with the scope of growth increasing even more in the near future. The CT scanners market has been growing at a significant pace ever since Siemens introduced the multi-slice technology in the field of CT scanning.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) includes 100% oxygen administration under high atmospheric pressure. Owing to its therapeutic values, HBO therapy is gaining popularity in healing chronic wounds. HBO therapy finds its wide range of applications in wound healing, soft tissue healing and in treatment of cerebral strokes and bends.
Driven by rising health awareness and continuous disruptive innovations made in the field of medical and biological technologies, the global market for neurostimulation is expected to reach a market size valued at USD 7.3 billion in year 2018. The market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 8.2% from 2012 – 2018. It was estimated at USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Medical devices manufacturing companies and their technological affiliates or subsidiaries are continuously working on developing novel devices and technologies which can enhance the efficacy of existing treatments and devices, and simultaneously gain market advantage.
Sports medicine device markets include devices and products which help in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries mainly caused while performing a sport. This is one of the newest and fastest growing fields in healthcare. The high growth rate can be attributed to the changing lifestyle and higher occurrence of sports injuries due to more exposure of the youth population to sport related activities. The sports medicine device market can be primarily classified based on the product type as body construction and repair, body support and recovery and cardiac monitoring. Sports medicine devices have numerous applications based on the body part they would be used at.
Global spectacles market is forecasted to grow at the compounded annual growth rate of 3% and reach the market value of $24 billion by the year 2016. This growth is mainly driven by increasing number of population suffering from refractive errors and rising awareness and cost effectiveness of eye care devices over refractive surgeries. About one third of population aging more than 40 years suffers from refractive errors in US and Western Europe. Occurrence of myopia is higher, around 70-90% in some Asian countries. Compared to men, females are at higher risk of developing refractive errors. All these factors are together responsible for driving the growth of spectacles industry all over the world. Currently remains the largest contributor to the spectacles industry driven by increase in aging population and brand consciousness among the consumers.
Radiotherapy is a treatment for cancer which uses beams of high energy radiation to kill cancer tissues in the body. This therapy stops cancer cells from multiplying. Also called radiation therapy, radiotherapy is emerging as a major technology for killing the cancer disease. The global radiotherapy market is a widely growing sector in recent years. The global radiotherapy market could be segmented into three categories, on the basis of types into: external beam radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy and systemic radiation therapy, on the basis of technology into: external beam radiation therapy (image guided radio therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, tomotherapy, 3-D conformal radiotherapy, adaptive radiation therapy and others), internal beam radio therapy (low dose rate, high dose rate), and systemic radiation therapy.
Development of electronic stethoscope is gaining an edge over traditional stethoscopes mainly due to enhanced digital sound transmission capabilities of digital stethoscopes and their increasing use in telemedicine. Despite of invention of advanced technologies like handheld ultrasound systems, stethoscopes are mostly preferred by healthcare professionals for physical examination. Global stethoscope market is estimated to grow and reach $342 million over the year 2017 as a result of increasing demand for electronic stethoscope and fetal heart rate detectors.
The global brachytherapy market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% by 2017 and reach a market value of USD 301 million as a result of the increasing number of patients opting for brachytherapy. Improved efficiency, shorter time required for treatment, and cost effectiveness are some of the factors driving the growth of the brachytherapy devices market. Brachytherapy is an effective, well tolerated, and non-invasive outpatient procedure that is easily personalized depending on individual needs. Technological improvements in dose delivery, coupled with image guided techniques like 3D treatment planning is allowing physicians to get more accurate and precise results. The brachytherapy segment is expected to experience high uptake in emerging economies like India, China, and Brazil. Moreover, extending applications of this technique to other body sites is expected to drive this market temporarily in the near future.
Fiber optics uses the principles of internal reflection, and they are made up of glass or plastic, sheathed with materials with lower refraction index. Fiber optics has varied applications in the medical science frontier, especially in the field of medical diagnosis and surgery. The medical fiber optics market could be segmented into two major segments. The medical fiber optics market segmentation on the basis of applications include: surgery related, sensors, dentistry, and endoscopy and other applications.
Several studies are performed on a human being to check the efficacy or safety of drugs, devices or therapeutic products, and these types of research performed are known as clinical trials. These researches are carried out before drugs, devices and therapeutic products are launched into the market. They require huge investment at the initial level and in the present scenario it has become mandatory for hospitals to carry out such research. It is expected that the global CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System) market will grow at a CAGR of 14.54% during the period 2011 to 2016.
The term telemedicine refers to the utilization of telecommunication technologies in the healthcare industry. Doctors use such technologies to diagnose or treat a patient remotely. Video telemedicine deals with that part of the telemedicine market, which is done through video conferencing. The global telemedicine market was estimated to be USD 740 million in 2011. The market will grow to reach USD 877.50 million in 2012, and will grow at an estimated CAGR of 18.58% from 2012 to 2018, to reach USD 2440 million by 2018.
Contact Lenses are medical devices that are worn to improve vision. The major factors driving the contact lenses market are Aesthetics and Cosmetics. The eagerness to change the appearance of their eyes and overall personality is driving the contact lenses market globally.
Worldwide market for needle free delivery devices is forecasted to grow and reach the value of $5.9 billion by the year 2022 driven by the factors like developments in technology and emergence of new products such as micro needle patches and novel jet injectors. This market is expected to benefit from increasing efficiency of manufacturing processes, and the growth of emerging economies. Developed economies like the U.S. as well as Japan are also expected to witness double digit growth in the sales of needle free delivery devices market. Needle free delivery technology is proving useful in drug delivery techniques. This method is advantageous for device developers as well as end users.
The increasing awareness regarding the importance of fitness among individuals is driving the market for fitness products and services worldwide. There has been a gradual increase in the number of gymnasium as well as fitness professionals across the globe.
Healthcare equipments are used to provide a variety of healthcare services to patients thus helping in reducing pain and initiating better recovery. Demand for healthcare equipments is rising as a result of the growing population and rising awareness among people of the importance of self monitoring of chronic conditions. This trend of preventive healthcare is growing in demand leading to an increased usage of self monitoring devices. Convenience and cost effectiveness of home healthcare equipments is another major reason for the increasing adoption of such healthcare devices. Constant innovation in design and technology is making these equipments user friendly.
Knee implant procedures are done when a patient has knee pain, a traumatic injury or a disability from rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis. In the surgical process, a surgeon implants the device (artificial device) and replaces the damaged knee with it. There are many different types of implants - which are made of metal alloys, strong plastic parts or ceramic material. The knee implants market will grow due to factors such as increase in the rate of age related diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis, diabetes, obesity, ageing population and injuries related to sports. However due to technological advances such as minimal invasive surgery, better implant materials and better success rates, even the younger population are able to undergo knee replacement surgery.
Disposable gloves are used during medical examination and certain procedures and they prevent and protect medical personnel from different types of contamination. Disposable gloves are made of different types of material such as latex, nitrile, rubber, vinyl and neoprene. William Stewart Halsted was the first to use disposal medical gloves at the Johns Hopkins University in 1890. Most of the disposable gloves are classified depending upon the powered coat or non powered coat. Disposable gloves market are finding increasing application in varied segments especially in advanced technology, service and food industries, which acts as some of the drivers fuelling the market.
The global market for blood pressure monitoring and measurement equipment is forecasted to reach $2.2 billion by the year 2015 driven by growing elderly population suffering from blood pressure problems, increasing consumer awareness about regular health check-ups, technological developments in monitoring systems, and increasing stress on healthcare industry in developing nations. Attractive features of blood pressure measuring instruments and convenience in using these devices is also fueling the market growth. Ambulatory monitoring is emerging as an important tool for diagnosing hypertension. Disposable transducers are more preferred over reusable transducers because of their low cost and ease of use which is also an important factors driving the market growth.
Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) devices are used to ensure the proper functioning of the heart. Cardiac Rhythm Management includes devices such as pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), external defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. Globally, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is on the rise. In developed nations cardiovascular disease is the main cause of mortality leading to large number of deaths. There is a consistent demand for cardiac rhythm management devices and this demand will drive the market continuously in the future. Generally people suffer from cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke and, heart disease.
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the ophthalmic devices market and sub-markets in the next six years. This report is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of Mexican ophthalmic devices market. The report provides extensive analysis of the ophthalmic devices industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the ophthalmic devices market structure. The report has segregated the ophthalmic devices industry in terms of product and geography.Our research consists of both secondary and primary research with later constituting the greater portion. We also have a large internal repository and access to a number of external proprietary databases to help address specific requirements of our clients.
This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the digital radiology market and sub-markets in the next six years. This report is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of Mexican digital radiology market. The report provides extensive analysis of the digital radiology industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the digital radiology market structure.Our research consists of both secondary and primary research with later constituting the greater portion. We also have a large internal repository and access to a number of external proprietary databases to help address specific requirements of our clients.
Freeze drying is a process used for the preservation of food and pharmaceuticals and is considered to be the most natural method of preservation. The process involves removal of water from to be preserved substances and drying them with the help of a vacuum, so that the substance retains its sublime state. The process is also referred to as “lypholization”. The global freeze drying equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2012 to 2018 to reach an estimated value of USD 9,682.075 million by the year 2018. Europe holds the maximum share of the market followed by the U.S and the Asia Pacific segment.
Heart valves are medical devices used to treat heart diseases. They are used to replace diseased heart valves in patients. Heart valve devices are mostly used in the elderly demographic, because this age group suffers the most from valve disease. Heart valves are diversified into three categories - mechanical, tissue and biological types. The global heart valve devices market will grow strongly as the market shows a strong growth rate due to the arrival of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) devices, the introduction of new minimally invasive devices and the increase in number of surgeries and technological advancements.
Sleep apnea devices are medical devices which remedy sleep disorders by helping the body establish controlled breathing and snoring. The sleep apnea device aides in treating sleep apnea disorders characterized by breathing problems and increased heart rate during sleep. The majority of sleep apnea patients suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. The global number of sleep apnea patients is estimated to reach 105 million patients by the end of 2012, and most of the patients remain undiagnosed due to their negligence. The sleep apnea devices market can be segmented into three categories namely sleep apnea devices market by types, by end users and by geography.
Bio-implants are bioengineered products known to be of human or animal origin used in the different fields of ENT. Generally, these bio-implants are offered for safeguarding after tissue replacement. These bio-implants are made up of biosynthetic materials known as collagen or it can also be made with tissue-engineered products such as artificial tissues or skin. Bio-implants cover a wide variety of products such as orthopedic artificial implants and cardiac pacemakers as these products are implanted completely in the body of the patient. North America is estimated to be the largest market followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, but in the coming years North America is expected to face a fall in this segment due to increase in taxation and the austerity measures of the Federal Government.
Prenatal diagnostics is a procedure for testing of diseases before the birth of a child, to determine certain inheritable disorders such as chromosome abnormalities, Down’s syndrome, genetic diseases, neural tube defects, and other conditions. It can be conducted by various procedures of screening, common testing, genetic testing and other measures in cases of high risk related to the birth of a child. The global market for prenatal diagnostics in 2010 was USD 5.35 billion and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.35% and generate revenues of USD 5.89 billion by 2018.
Growing edentulousness and rising rates of oral diseases boosts the demand for dental prostheses worldwide. Dental prostheses are artificial tooth replacements used in case of tooth loss. Complete dentition is necessary for a healthy lifestyle and dental prostheses help restore the function of lost teeth. The market for dental prosthetics holds a major share in the dental consumables market, with each segment serving the growing edentulous and aged population, across the globe. The market is mainly segmented into crowns & bridges, dentures, artificial teeth, and implants.
The market for dental diagnostic equipments consists of devices used in the diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions, so as to enable proper treatment planning. These include intraoral and extraoral radiology equipments and scanners. Consumption of unhealthy food and improper eating habits has led to an increased incidence of oral diseases worldwide. A growing consumer base opting for dental treatments accompanied by a rise in the number of dental clinics providing such treatment, fuels continuous market growth for this segment.
Dental consumables include all products and materials required by a dental practitioner while performing any dental treatment. These include prostheses, restoratives, bonding agents, infection control agents, specialty products, biomaterials, etc. The market for dental consumables is the largest segment in the overall dental market with over 60% share. The market is characterized by a range of low value – high volume products available in each segment. Dental biomaterials form one of the fastest growing segments of this market, with rapidly increasing adoption rates in the developed markets.
The Dermatological diagnostics and therapeutics market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period driven by increase in psoriasis market that is expected to boost competition among the existing products with more emerging therapies. Acne is the largest market segment of the dermatological diagnostics market accounting for 28.7% of the total therapeutics market followed by psoriasis (26.4%), rosacea (14.9%), and atopic dermatitis (9%). Many new players are emerging in this market as a result of a number of growth opportunities provided by this market, thus creating tough competition. Forthcoming patent expiries of major drugs is increasing the competition, further driving this market.
Sensors are playing a significant role in enhancing safety and improving the quality of life in the healthcare industry. Accuracy, intelligence, capability, reliability, and compactness of sensors are expanding their use in medical applications. Sensors increase the intelligence of life supporting systems and can be used in various types of monitoring applications to support better quality of life to patients. Sensors are also employed for identifying advanced symptoms and preventing acute illnesses.
The segment of diagnostic industry using immunoassays, gene probes, and molecular diagnostics is developing rapidly due to scientific developments of these systems in the past few years. This industry is undergoing significant changes driven by the ongoing progress in the field of biotechnology and medicines. Initiatives in research and developments in this field are leading to the development of new products with improved performance along with improvements in the efficiency of existing immunoassay products. All these factors are directly impacting the demand, consumption, and future growth of labeling and immune agents, molecular diagnostics, and gene probes market.
Global Pulse Oximeters market is anticipated to grow significantly by year 2015 owing to the increasing penetration in alternate care market, adoption of low perfusion, motion tolerant technology, and increasing use in general care. Pulse Oximeters are used for measuring vital signs of patients as technology provides early warning for hypoxemia – a condition that indicates low arterial blood oxygen saturation level that may prove fatal. However, market is expected to gain momentum in the near future with continuous technological developments and growing implementations in the alternate care market. Introduction of pulse Oximeters with improved features is likely to accelerate the use of these devices in non critical settings, thus opening new opportunities for the market players.
Global remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices market is forecasted to reach $556.9 million by the year 2016 at the compounded annual growth rate of 10% during the forecasted period. Some of the major factors responsible for this growth are continuously increasing number of patients suffering from chronic disorders like cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes and increasing number of elderly population, as these people often prefer house monitoring as it avoids travelling and waiting time. Cardiac remote patient monitoring is the largest segment of this industry and it is expected to reach $399.9 million by the year 2016 at the compounded annual growth rate of 11%.
The global market for congestive heart failure treatment devices is expected to reach $5.9 billion by the year 2016 at the compounded annual growth rate of 11.7% during the forecasted period. This growth is mainly attributed by the rising incidences of heart failures across the world. American market for congestive heart failure treatment devices accounted for $1.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $3.2 billion by the year 2016 at the CAGR of 12.4% during the forecasted period. European market is forecasted to reach $1.5 billion at the CAGR of 7.5% by 2016.
The global market for cardiac pacemakers is forecasted to reach the market value of $5.1 billion at the compounded annual growth rate of 11% during the forecasted period. North America is the largest market for cardiac pace-makers accounting for nearly 40% of the total market share followed by Europe accounting for about 30% of the total market. Asia Pacific, although not largest, but is the fastest growing region with compounded annual growth rate of 13.3%.
Increasing incidences of sudden cardiac arrests, growth in the use of robotic guided catheters in diagnostic procedures, and increase in the arrhythmia population are some of the major factors driving the growth of electrophysiology devices industry. Need to reduce diagnostic procedure time, improve success rate, and reduce human exposure to radiations is driving technological innovations in this industry.
Increasing number of new biological products and emergence of new biosimilars is focusing the attention towards the development of advanced drug delivery technologies for delivery of these biological products. Currently, oral and parenteral drug delivery technologies are dominating the global drug delivery market. Despite of various technological innovations and discovery of more compelling and innovative methods for drug delivery, parenteral method for drug delivery remains most dominant due to its effective results.
With the ever-increasing world population, there is increasing demand for healthcare services. China, the world’s most populated country, provides a significantly large pool for under-served patients, thus representing big opportunities for medical devices and equipment manufacturers for expansion of business. Global sterilization equipment market is forecasted reach a market value of USD 2.7 billion by 2015. Some of the major factors driving the growth of this market include the enduring need for efficient infection control measures, threat of biological and chemical warfare, and recurrent outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases.
As the population continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for healthcare services, thus resulting in the growth of this industry. China is the world’s most populated country and hence, the base for this market. India is the second most populated country and is estimated that the population of India will surpass China by 2020. The global medical disposables market has grown at a tremendous rate in the past few years, and this trend is expected to continue owing to the increase in world population. Many new entrants are emerging in the market owing to the extensive growth opportunities offered by the medical disposables industry in the developing economies.
Companion diagnostics is the technique used to detect responses of different patients to particular drugs or biological agents in order to understand and correlate their responses to pharmaceutical agents. Companion diagnostics can be set up clinically to stratify patients depending on their response to certain therapeutic agents. Companion diagnostics is expected to play a significant role in the treatment of cancers in the near future.
Global neonatal equipment market is witnessing significant growth rate for the past few years as a result of improved healthcare facilities, technological innovations in medical devices, and continuous monitoring of trained healthcare professionals. Growing wealth, increasing mortality rate (IMR), increasing demand for private healthcare, reforms from governments, and active participation of social organizations in neonatal healthcare programs are some of the factors driving the growth of this industry.
This research report analyzes this market based on its segments and major geographies. It includes a complete analysis of the current market trends, market growth drivers, restraints, market structure, and market projections for the near future. It also includes an analysis of the recent technological developments in this market, Porter’s five force analysis, and detailed profiles of top industry players.
The global dermatology devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% over the period 2010 to 2015. The increasing number of people suffering from skin-related disorders and even more number of people opting for less invasive cosmetic surgeries are some of the important factors contributing to the increasing demand of dermatology devices, which in turn is contributing towards the growth of this industry.
Prenatal diagnostics procedure is implemented to determine the health of the fetus in the mother’s womb. This method is generally used for diagnosing infectious diseases like group B streptococcus. Well-timed diagnosis and treatment will prevent premature delivery and reduce the overall healthcare costs. Noninvasive prenatal diagnostics procedures are preferred over invasive procedures as it is a safe way to determine the health of the fetus without harming either the mother or the fetus.
The emerging economies with a significantly large pool of under-served patients are creating big opportunities in the incontinence market for the leading medical equipment manufacturers. China, the world’s most populated country serves as home to the largest patient base closely followed by India. Growing population will drive the demand for healthcare, consequently resulting in the growth of the incontinence market.
Worldwide, hospital supplies market is expected to reach USD 37 billion registering a CAGR of 11% during the forecasted period 2012 to 2018. This growth is mainly driven by an increase in the aging population across the world and rising awareness towards controlling Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). The rate at which the ageing population is growing, it is giving rise to an increase in hospitalization and several other related procedures thus driving the demand for hospital supplies.
The ECG telemetry devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecasted period of 2012-2018 as a result of increasing sales of ECG devices for home care purposes. The world market for ECG telemetry devices is also experiencing increasing adoption of advanced ECG data management systems; however, slower growth rate in developed countries is posing a challenge towards the growth of this market.
The developing economies provide a significantly large pool for under-served patients, thus representing big opportunities for the leading medical equipment manufacturers. China is the world’s most populated country and home to largest patient base. There are around 120 million people aged 65 and above in need of continuous medical care.
Demand for medical testing will increase with a larger number of people availing the benefits of medical insurance. Also, as chronic diseases become more common, there is a need to develop sophisticated testing procedures in order to drive industry growth. Medical laboratories provide analytic services to determine the cause of a disease through evaluation of a patient’s history, examination, and data. These services are provided to patients with reference from healthcare practitioners.
The variety of laser applications ranging from cosmetic procedures to diagnosis and treatment are resulting in a stupendous growth of the medical laser systems market. Medical laser systems market noted a sluggish growth rate during the economic recession as the laser treatment procedures were costly.
A shift towards minimally invasive procedures and technological advances in cardiovascular surgery devices is driving this market. This market is expected to witness double digit growth in the near future owing to the factors such as aging population and rising incidences of cardiac arrests.
The oxygen concentrator market is moving toward the use of portable devices rather than stationary devices. Reimbursement is one of the major factors driving the oxygen concentrator market. Portable oxygen concentrators are more preferred as the oxygen refilling procedure is simpler than that of large oxygen cylinders. There have been tremendous improvements in oxygen concentrator technology with the introduction of Airsep’s Lifestyle.
Some of the major factors driving ablation technologies market are ageing population, technological advancements and increasing demand of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The risk of suffering from chronic diseases is directly proportional to the age of the person. Minimal damage to the healthy tissues, quick recovery, low risk of infection and cost effectives are some of the major reasons why ablation procedures are being preferred over surgeries.
The neurological devices market is one of the fastest growing segments in the medical devices industry. With continuous improvements in the neurology devices, market is set to witness double digit growth rate. A wide range of neurology devices are available in the market depending on the complexity of the illness. This market addresses a large pool of patients with the risk of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, etc. Although the neurology devices market is dominated by hemorrhagic strokes devices, there also exists significant growth potential for devices that cure ischemic strokes.
The global ophthalmic devices market is experiencing significant growth because of increasing incidences and prevalence of eye related disorders like presbyopia, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. With the introduction of sophisticated technology in ophthalmic devices, people are opting for ophthalmic surgeries to correct eye related disorders. As a result, the global ophthalmic devices market is expected to register a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 4% during 2011 to 2017.
The microscopes market is witnessing an exponential growth because of increase in funding from governments and corporate, for technological advancements in life sciences. Optical microscopes currently hold the maximum share of the microscope market. However, it is expected to lose this share to electron and scanning probe microscopes in the near future.
Global ECG Management Systems Market report provides 13 year data (2004 to 2011 Historical trend and 2012 to 2016 forecasts) for Global & 12 country markets (U.S., UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, Brazil & Canada) for ECG Management Systems sales (unit sales and revenue). The global & country data contained in the report is in cross-section with four major segments of ECG Management Systems i.e. Rest ECG Monitoring Systems (Single Channel, 3 Channel, 6 Channels and 12 Channels), ECG Stress Testing Systems (Local and Imported), Holter Monitoring Systems (High End and Low End) , and Event Monitoring Systems.
As the health care industry grows globally so is the sterile medical packaging market growing with it. Sterile medical packaging provides safe and reliable sterile barrier systems for medical devices used for surgical operations, various pharmaceutical solutions and many other healthcare products. The main drivers for this products are government and health care regulations and safety standards.
The increasing number of road mishaps mainly due to drunk driving is giving rise to the use of breath alcohol testing equipments like breath analyzers. Breath Analyzers are mainly used by transportation companies, whereas manufacturing and construction companies are also implementing on-site breath alcohol testing procedures.
Diagnostic imaging technologies are used by doctors to look inside patient bodies to find out clues regarding his medical condition. X-rays, CT scan, MRI among others are widely used diagnostic imaging technologies. These techniques are used intensively as they are painless and easy to perform.
Nuclear imaging process produces images by sensing radiation coming from different parts of the body after it is exposed to radioactive tracer material. The images produced can be recorded on computer or film. An expert physician studies these nuclear images and gives a diagnosis.
With improper eating habits and unhealthy food, there is an increase in the incidences of oral diseases across the world. This is one of the major factors driving dental equipments and consumables market. This market is experiencing significant technology developments due to increasing demand of painless dental treatment procedures.
Increasing awareness for dental implants is one of the major factors driving global dental implants market. Implant techniques are widely accepted and executed by dentists worldwide. Continuous growth in the global market has resulted in an increasing demand for improved oral aesthetics, which has led to an increased number of dental practitioners performing dental implant surgeries. Some other factors driving the market are technological improvements, brand name recognition, and cost efficiency relative to alternative treatments.
Microscopy market is witnessing double digit growth rate due to an increase in funding from government and corporate world for research in life sciences and nanotechnology. Moreover, advancement in technology has resulted in ease of usage, better quality imaging, automation, and faster analysis, making a huge positive impact on the global market.
Wound closure devices is a relatively new device category, these devices assist in help bring the edges of the open wound closer together and keep them together once they touch.
Global electrosurgical devices market is forecasted to grow at an annual growth rate of 5% and reach a market value of USD 1,412.8 million in 2018. This growth is mainly driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures and technological innovations that are making surgeries safer and least destructive for surrounding tissues. Advancement in technology is helping reduce problems such as collateral damage to tissues, and eschar enhancing the performance of electrosurgery devices. This is leading to greater adoption of these devices in healthcare industry. Improvement in technology is protecting the surrounding tissues from thermal damage, reducing eschar formation, and limiting sticking of tissues.
Picture Archiving and Communication System provides storage and access to images from different machines, it is a medical imaging technology. PACS eliminates the need of manually retrieving, or transporting files as it is being done digitally. PACS helps in remote access, radiology workflow management, and platform for integration electronic images and substitute’s hard copy by promoting digital storage. There is a huge surge in the demand for such systems among imaging centers and hospitals worldwide.
Transdermal Drug Delivery eliminates the issues related with oral and injectable methods of drug delivery as the drugs are injected through the skin of the patient. Some of the major factors increasing its adoption across the globe include reduction in side effects, improvement in effectiveness of therapy as it leads to uniform plasma levels and also improves bioavailability.
Some of the major factors driving diabetes care devices market are lack of awareness and initiatives taken by governments. Among all the regions Asia Pacific will lead the market for diabetes care devices as it contributes for more than half of the diabetic population of the world. China and India are the major countries which have seen a sudden rises in the number of patients diagnosed with diabetes.
Constant innovation and developments in the field of biotechnology instrumentation post human genome project is what driving the market and makes it lucrative for existing and new market players.
The global market for advanced next generation cancer diagnostic devices is expected to reach $5.3 billion by the year 2015 at the compounded annual growth rate of 47%. Genomic and epigenomics analysis are the dominating segments of this market and are expected to continue dominating this market for few more years. Epigenomics segment is expected to rise to the value of $164 billion at the compounded annual growth rate of 102.62% by the year 2015. Demand for cellular analysis is also expected to increase significantly in the coming years, contributing to around $296 million at the CAGR of 95.4% by the year 2015.Cancer is an acute disease caused by genetic malfunctions. Recent developments in genomic and proteomic information after completion of Human Genome Project have created huge diagnostic content for diagnosing and treatment of cancer.
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The advancements in technology have changed the ways in which clinical instruments are used to treat patients. The new technologies have reduced not only the recovery time for patients but also the cost of treatment. Medical devices range from a small injection needle to large diagnostic machines. The manufacturers of these devices include small players as well as large multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson.
Innovations in the field of information technology have led to the development of many new devices, thereby raising the level of specialization and sophistication of the industry as a whole. Today the industry is highly regulated worldwide which ensures that appropriate devices reach the customers after conducting proper clinical trials. The strict regulations have improved the competitiveness of the companies with regard to cost and quality.
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