Affinity chromatography is a separation method that utilizes the specific binding interaction between an immobilized ligand and its binding partner for separation and purification. Boronate affinity chromatography is based on the boronate functional group and used for the selective separation and molecular recognition of cis-diolcontaining compounds in industries like healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.

The global invisible orthodontics market is growing at a rapid rate and is likely to post a CAGR of 12.68% during the forecast period. Oral health problems are common among individuals of all ages, and most of them are preventable. Oral diseases range from tooth decay (cavities) to oral cancer. Cavities, bleeding gums, chronic bad breath, and periodontal gum diseases are the most common illnesses. According to 2012 WHO statistics, around 60%-90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults had dental cavities and irregular placement of teeth, which led to much pain and discomfort. Organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), WHO, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Periodontology are taking initiatives to increase awareness about oral health.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global vital signs monitoring devices market for 2016-2020 (base year: 2015; forecast end year: 2020). These devices are used as a first choice or alternative device to monitor health of patients. To calculate the market size, we use the revenue generated from the sales of vital signs monitoring devices.

The beauty industry can be divided into two broad segments: mass beauty care and premium beauty care, on the basis of the target market and product pricing. The mass category of products is targeted at the middle- and lower-income class (C, C-/D+, and D/E classes) population, whereas the premium category of products is targeted at the upper-income class (A/B and C+) or affluent class of the population.

The pharmaceutical industry employs blister packaging to pack medicines and small medical devices as it reduces production time and offers increased product protection. The adoption of this packaging solution is the highest in this industry because of rapid growth in the demand for tamper-evident and convenient packaging. Blister packaging protects solid dose pharmaceuticals from oxygen, moisture, odor and also enhances shelf life. Blister packaging will gain popularity because of its flexibility to the unit-dose format with high visibility, expanded label content, and implicit track and trace features.

ICP monitoring is used to measure the pressure within the skull of an individual with severe head injuries to decide the type of treatment required and to track the progression of the condition during treatment. It is a vital for individuals who are under critical care in hospitals. ICP monitoring is indicated in most comatose individuals with severe head injuries. It should be used to treat an individual whose blood pressure level is above 20 mm Hg. The maintenance of cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is essential, and the use of ICP monitoring reduces mortality in case of severe head injuries. It also provides a sterile access for draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Cancer that starts from hematopoietic stem cells of the bone marrow is referred to as leukemia. Leukemia can be chronic or acute depending on the maturity of the cells. Also, based on the bone marrow cells from which cancer starts, leukemia can be categorized as lymphocytic or myeloid. Hence, based on these categorizations, leukemia can be broadly classified into four types.

Fecal occult testing is simple and non-invasive in nature, thereby increasing its preference among many physicians. The results of few of the fecal occult tests can be obtained rapidly through point-of-care (POC) test kits such as Alere's Clearview iFOB, and Beckman Coulter's Hemoccult II SENSA. For instance, the Clearview iFOB test is based on human hemoglobin and gastrointestinal bleeding, and can provide results in five minutes. Beckman Coulter's Hemoccult II SENSA slides allow people to collect fecal samples at home settings and send them to hospitals, laboratories, and diagnostic centers.

Adolescent fertility regulation and pregnancy prevention are important healthcare issues today. Although it is difficult to gauge the full extent of the unmet need for contraception, there is a great need for reproductive and sexual health education owing to the rise in STDs. Research suggests that behavior in adolescence results in a pattern for the rest of an individual’s life. The absence of sexual and reproductive healthcare programs for adolescents can result in unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions.

Capnography is the monitoring of partial pressure or concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in respiratory gases, and is an integral part of anesthesia and respiratory critical care. Capnography provides information about the CO2 production, alveolar ventilation, and elimination of CO2 from anesthesia circuits and also shows respiratory patterns on a monitor. This is a quick and reliable method to detect acute or lifethreatening conditions such as ventilator failure, malposition of tracheal tubes, defective breathing circuits, and circulatory failure in both intubated and non-intubated individuals.

Parenteral nutrition refers to the IV infusion of a formula into the blood stream, where total parenteral infusion is the provision of complete nutritional requirement intravenously. Parenteral nutrition can be delivered either centrally, that is into the superior vena cava, or peripherally, that is into other veins. Intestinal obstruction, gut failure, or a complete inability to gain enteral access are some of the situations in which parenteral nutrition is considered imperative to meet an individual's nutritional requirements.

Injectables are a combination of dermal fillers and Botox used in facial aesthetic treatments, which help reduce wrinkles and play a crucial role in rejuvenating facial skin for smoother and younger look. These are injected under the skin or lips to plump up the tissues and gently lift it to restore collagen lost due to aging. Collagen and HA provide essential support to skin and help it retain its elasticity. The glabellar lines, wrinkles, and lines can be reduced with facial aesthetic treatment.

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上周医药生物板块上涨0.86%，沪深300 指数上涨0.52%，医药生物板块跑赢大盘0.34 个百分点，位于申万28 个子行业较靠前位置。考虑到医药行业目前相对A 股估值溢价率已处于低位，行业整体增速虽然短期难有大幅提升可能，但相对于其他行业仍然具有明显比较优势，长期稳定成长确定性强，特别是一些龙头个股业绩增长稳定，且估值合理，建议逢低关注。近期政策面的变化较多, 在此背景下，业绩稳定增长确定性较高标的更显稀缺性。

2017 年3 月17 号中药材天地网综合200 指数为2509.15，相比2 月24号的2576.77 有所降低。中药材价格在2016 年初开始的一波上涨后短期价格有所调整。

近期市场依然延续了前期的走势，维持区间震荡行情。伴随着年报的陆续发布，行业中未来具有成长性且估值合理的绩优股近期表现良好。我们认为一方面是由于近期的市场风格转向绩优白马股，推动了该类个股持续攀升；另一方面则是由于该类个股在近年来行业增速出现下滑的背景下，其业绩增速仍然高于平均水平，呈现出强者恒强的格局。

2017 年一季度，新版医保目录出台，新增品种数量超预期。福建医保支付标准出台，支付标准和药价谈判有可能逐步代替招标成为药价的主导性因素。这会带来用药选择的巨大变化，从而使临床价值高的品种更容易获得主动选择，也会深刻影响行业格局。