Market Research Blogs In Healthcare

Excipients are common ingredients used in pharmaceutical formulations. They are added to active pharmaceutical ingredients either to bulk up the formulation, mask the taste, or enhance bioavailability of the formulation. They can be added to all forms of drugs, solid oral or liquid oral, and to formulations through various routes of administration. They can also influence drug delivery mechanisms.

The brain cells are active all the time and they communicate through electrical impulses. EEG is an electrophysiological and noninvasive monitoring technique that is used to record electrical activity of the brain. EEG records the spontaneous electrical activity of the brain by using multiple, small, flat metal discs (electrodes) that are placed on the scalp.

Orthopedic & related disorders are usually seen amongst the young and geriatric population. Orthopedic diseases related to musculoskeletal system are increasingly contributing to the growth of orthopedic braces and supports market. Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, is rising.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting people of nearly all age groups. Type 1 diabetes, indicating insulin deficiency, is generally found amongst pediatric population and young adults. As per the estimates of the American Diabetes Association, only 5% of the overall diabetic population have type 1 diabetes. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes indicates insulin resistance and is the most common type of diabetes occurring amongst people.

Bone densitometer is a medical device designed to accurately measure bone density. It is primarily use in the detection of metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, which are characterized by low bone mineral density and high risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is also characterized by gradual loss in calcium and bone structural changes. 

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is usually performed to restore blood flow to the heart, in case of blocked coronary arteries. CABG is also called as heart bypass surgery, bypass surgery, colloquially heart bypass, and coronary artery bypass surgery. Various approaches and surgical procedures are used to perform this procedure.

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.

Maintenance of body temperature within a normal range is a vital for survival of human life. Fluctuation in body temperature is the preliminary symptom of various infectious and metabolic disorders.

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.

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).

Globally, recent commercialization & expected launch of the targeted-therapy agents in the market, rising incidence of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) due to increasing pollution, and growing adoption of newer agents during the forecast period are likely to drive the market over the coming years.

Skin care diseases are growing to a large extent throughout the world with rise in pollution and ultraviolet rays. Psoriasis and eczema are considered as one of the major concerns pertaining to skin diseases. Acne is also another skin related problem, which disturbs the esthetic appeal of people, especially women. In order to combat such skin disorders, major companies are engaging into the manufacturing of technologically advanced products through phototherapy treatment. 

Although pregnancy was rife with many risks during earlier times, it has evolved to become a less-complicated procedure due to the advent of modern medicines & technological equipment. Developing countries are overcoming problems such as illiteracy, inadequate infrastructure, and inefficient transport system to reduce the existing high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates.

Increasing geriatric population, changing lifestyle, and an increase in patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are some of the major drivers of the atherectomy devices market. Continuous clinical trials to introduce and identify optimal interventions for treating PAD is another factor that can be attributed to the growth over the coming years.

Research data suggests that medical imaging technologies will play a key role in the future of medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Especially, developing economies are expected to lead the demand for medical imaging technologies for efficient treatment and diagnostics of diseases. 

Some of the most common applications of flow cytometry include immunophenotyping, cell sorting, cell proliferation assays, and intracellular calcium flux. The associated advantages with its usage such as user friendliness, specialized research & clinical applications, and fluorescence capabilities are anticipated to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

Utilizing local agents to achieve hemostasis represents traditional methods of surgery. However, the development of new materials in chemical hemostasis with new chemical properties, mechanisms of action, and applications has replaced traditional surgical procedures. 

Clinical chemical analyzers include increasing use of devices and reagents for the measurement of varying levels of sugars, proteins, and other components in the blood. Clinical chemistry testing is carried out to detect disease and its stage of progression. In addition, they help accurately determine condition and state of clinical functions, such as liver function, kidney function, nutrition levels, and others.

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.