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The global medical tapes and bandages market is anticipated to witness substantial growth owing to rising geriatric population base as the people of this age group are expected to experinece a growth in the prevalence of chronic wounds such as venous status ulcers and pressure ulcers. According to estimates published by the WHO, the global base of population pertaining to the age group, 60 years and above is expected to reach 2 billion in 2050. Since the skin of older people is easily damaged, their cells do not multiply quickly and might not have required response to stress in terms of gene upregulation of stress related protein, hence impacting the growth of the medical tapes & bandages market positively.

The study of the smartwatch in this report emphasizes on various products, operating systems, and corresponding applications. The different operating systems such as watchOS, android, Linux, and others are available in the market. Many leading vendors such as Apple, Xiaomi, Fitbit, and others are operating in this segment. Various features include notifications, alerts, apps, answer messages by voice, media management, fitness tracking, and a very good battery life. The market size revenue considered in the report is revenue earned by companies by selling smartwatch. From application perspective, the report analyzes the market according to personal assistance, wellness, healthcare, sports, and others.

The global polydextrose market was valued at USD 225.00 million in 2015 and is expected to be valued at USD 386.00 million by 2025, growing at a predicted CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period. The market demand was 79.00 kilotons in 2015 and is anticipated to reach 120.07 kilotons by 2025, growing at an estimated CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period. Polydextrose is a polymer derived from glucose. It is characterized as a soluble food ingredient fiber by Health Canada and the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Polydextrose is well known for its non-dietary fiber, low calorie, and low glucose content. Various health benefits of polydextrose are anticipated to fuel market growth over the forecast period.

Medical tourism can be broadly defined as travel across international borders to avail medical treatment of some form, which may or may not be available in the traveler’s home country. This treatment may include a wide array of medical services; however, the most frequently availed services include dental care, cosmetic surgery, elective surgery, and fertility treatment. The motives behind the travel can be one or more among the following major factors:

We have used an integrated approach to analyze and estimate the esters industry, segmenting the market on the basis of products and key end-uses for major regions. On the basis of product, the market has been segmented into fatty esters, phosphate esters, acrylic esters, cellulose esters, and allyl & aromatic esters. Fatty acid esters include medium chain triglycerides (MCT), glyceryl monostearate (GMS), isopropyl esters (palmitate & myristate). Fatty acid ester finds significance as thickening agent and emulsifier in personal care and food & beverage applications.

The report considers the revenues generated through sales of flexible endoscopes. However, revenues associated with other types of endoscopes, such as the rigid endoscopes, are not considered in the scope of the study. The South Asia flexible endoscope market is segmented based on application, end user, and countries. The applications covered in the study include bronchoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, urology endoscopy, neuroendoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, obstetrics/gynecology endoscopy, ENT endoscopy, and others. On the basis of end users, the market is classified into hospitals, clinics, and others. Country wise, it is analyzed across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and rest of South Asia.

We have estimated the probiotics ingredients market by segmenting it in terms of ingredients, applications, end uses, and regions. The ingredients segment includes bacteria, yeast, and spore formers. For study purview, bacteria segment has been further bifurcated into lactobacilli, bifidobacterium, streptococcus, and other bacteria. The applications include probiotics food & beverages, probiotics dietary supplements, and animal feed probiotics.

Medical tourism can be broadly defined as travel across international borders to avail medical treatment of some form, which may or may not be available in the traveler’s home country. This treatment may include a wide array of medical services; however, the most frequently availed services include dental care, cosmetic surgery, elective surgery, and fertility treatment. The motives behind the travel can be one or more among the following major factors:

In 2010, the U.S. government introduced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which ensures provision of high-quality care, while reducing cost. This has encouraged the establishment of various Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which include group of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers partnering with insurance providers to deliver high quality health care service. The increasing adoption of healthcare IT solutions is a result of growing preference for value-based healthcare delivery. Adoption of value-based healthcare delivery is increasing in the country due to initiatives being undertaken by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), and state Medicaid programs.

Several national and global scientific associations and organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Urological Association (AUA), and the European Association of Urology (EAU) have offered many univariate and multivariate operational definitions for PE. However, several definitions are vague and unclear as they do not clearly describe the disorder. The table below enlists a few of the definitions about PE being followed in different regions/countries.

Currently available SCD treatments usually provide symptomatic relief and palliative care. Although Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is the only curative therapy for SCD, generally patients younger than 16 years of age undergo the treatment due to increased risks associated with adults. The treatments generally include blood transfusions, medications to reduce pain & prevent complications, and bone marrow transplant.

The report provides market dynamics and trends related to the global hospitals and pre-hospital external defibrillator market. In addition, it presents the market estimations and forecast of the market. The study estimates the value and volume generated from the sales of external defibrillator products such as manual external defibrillator and automated external defibrillators which are used in hospitals and pre-hospital. The report excludes the value and volume generated from the sales of wearable external defibrillators. In addition, the sales of manual and automated external defibrillators for public access, and homes is not considered during market estimation.

More than 250 million people worldwide suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The prevalence of PAD increased by 24% between 2000 and 2010 and continues to grow at an exponential rate in both high- and low-income countries. Low-income countries witnessed a growth of 29% while high-income countries witnessed a growth of 13% in the past decade. PAD also increases the risk of stroke and heart attack also may lead to ischemic amputations. According to an estimation, 150,000 cases of PAD are reported annually in the U.S. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and rising geriatric population are risk factors responsible for an increase in prevalence of PAD. This, in turn, will lead to an increased adoption of atherectomy procedures in the market over the forecast period.

POC diagnostic testing is also known as near-patient or extra-laboratory or alternate site testing. It typically refers to the performance of a diagnostic test outside a traditional reference laboratory or near the site of patient care, whether it is hospitals or out-patient settings. The dominant model of laboratory testing remains the centralized model for diagnosis and treatment of several acute and chronic diseases. This laboratory-based diagnostic testing is well established in clinical chemistry and hematology and is now extending to other disciplines, including anatomical pathology and microbiology.