Market Research Blogs In Healthcare

Disposable blood pressure (BP) cuffs are used in the blood pressure monitoring and are segmented on the basis of call points. On the basis of its call points, it is classified into surgeons, physicians, and clinicians. The market is expected to witness the fastest growth owing to the presence of factors such as rising concern towards patient safety and growing awareness levels amongst the end users.

Mammography is a specific type of imaging utilizing low dose x-rays for early detection of the breast cancer. A mammography exam also known as a mammogram plays a vital role in the diagnosis of breast diseases in women as it detects changes in the breast upto two years prior to the realization of the physician or the patient. 

Emergence of personalized medicine, drug device combination, artificial intelligence, wearables and increased focus on real-time patient monitoring resulted in complex medical devices ecosystem. Real-time patient monitoring, remote patient monitoring, and continuous patient monitoring are the focal areas of interest when it comes to chronic disease management, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Many countries have favorable policies to help its residents take care of their health through various healthcare acts and policies. However, there are not many policies aiding funeral costs even in developed regions such as North America and Europe. However, there are government programs to compensate for funeral costs of war veterans and for those who cannot afford funeral costs for the dear ones (if they qualify for it).

Healthcare mobility solutions help in simplifying complex business processes & workflow management in hospitals and boost operational efficiency of the company. The aforementioned benefits with its usage are anticipated to drive the industry growth over the forecast period. Moreover, increasing usage of social media in healthcare is anticipated to fuel demand in the coming years.

Accurate measurement and monitoring of Intracranial Pressure (ICP) is essential for neurological patients in order to prevent ischemic and mechanical injury to the nervous system. Approximately, two-third of the population with severe head injury suffers from intracranial hypertension. In addition, men had higher death rates due to traumatic brain injury as compared to women.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanning technique that uses strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of internal structure of body. These images are displayed on a computer screen using various software. To obtain better images, contrast agent (Gadolinium) is given intravenously to obtain better resolution image after scanning in some cases.

Animal health management includes prevention, control, and possible eradication of highgly prevalent diseases. Wide array of measures have been taken in order to ensure high-quality veterinary care. In addition, establishment of various government as well as private organizations to improve animal care facilities and eradicate diseases is one of the key serving factors of this market.

Antipsychotic drugs are widely used for treatment of psychotic disorders and other mental illnesses. Psychotic disorders involve conditions such as schizophrenia; different types of bipolar disorders, such as anxiety or mania; major unipolar disorder; dementia; and other mental diseases. 

Oligopolistic nature of most medical device markets coupled with increasing buyer awareness levels has forced manufacturers to adhere to business strategies involving constant R&D investments and new product innovations. These endeavors significantly increase expenditure levels and medical device OEMs are therefore, rapidly adhering to subcontracting as an effective cost curbing tool.

Ultrasound image analysis software is increasingly used in the present scenario owing to high demand for 3D&4D medical imaging in the developed as well as developing economies. A significant rise in government funding and investments across a wide array of healthcare services is anticipated to present the market with potential growth opportunities.

Patient warming systems assist the healthcare professional prevent unintentional hypothermia and related complications. There are various types of patient warming systems, including in-line intravascular warming systems, surface warming systems, and cabinet systems. The intravascular warming systems are used for acute care and perioperative care in operating rooms, ICUs, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, and preoperative care units. In many cases, anesthesia provided to patients before surgery makes their body temperature low.

Based on the report published by the CNN International Edition in October 2015, a rapidly growing number of women visiting fertility clinics is creating a void between demand and supply of sperms. The increasing need of sperms for managing infertility is one of the crucial factors expected to boost the market over the forecast period.

Next generation sequencing (NGS), in the last few years, has been recognized as one of the most significant technological advancements in biological research with crucial applications in medical diagnostics. Emergence of this technology along with its plummeting costs has enabled high throughput sequencing in yielding greater productive efficiency and expediting diagnostic outcomes.

Globally, increasing number of coronary and peripheral interventions coupled with the rising adoption of newer products is likely to boost the angioplasty balloons market during the forecast period.

The medical foods market is segmented on the basis of route of administration, product type, application area, and region. The growing awareness about the importance of medical foods in disease treatment and patient recovery is rapidly boosting its usage. The medical foods market valuation in 2015 was in excess of 12.3 billion and is set to almost double by 2025.

Legionella is found in fresh water environments, but can pose a severe threat when it grows in human-made water systems, such as hot water tanks, showers, hot tubs, and large plumbing systems. Legionella causes serious respiratory disorders, such as Legionellosis (a form of pneumonia). The Legionella testing market is grouped into water testing and IVD testing, based on applications.

Predictive genetic testing and consumer genomics have taken an ever-increasing role in clinical practice and translational research for disease prediction over the last two decades. Presymptomatic as well as predispositional tests are anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

With advances in the technology, there has been growing integration of information technology (IT) with the healthcare sector. There has been a wide acceptance of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) due to promising government policies and initiatives across the globe along with growing focus on patient safety and minimizing of medical costs.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancer and has surpassed breast cancer, moving from the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. to the third position. According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in 2016, it was estimated that in the coming years, 53,070 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and 41,780 will die from the disease. While the overall cancer-related deaths are decreasing, mortality rates associated with pancreatic cancer are constantly increasing.