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Medical equipment sterilization is one of the most significant procedures in hospitals, laboratories, and other medical institutions. Hospitals are quite prone to various microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can cause serious health complications to patients. With usage of non-sterilized instruments, there is a very high chance of transmission of a disease from one patient to another, leading to various hospital-acquired infections.

Dialysis has been used since the late 1800s to help patients recycle the waste produced, thereby prolonging their lives. Since then, it has witnessed rapid advancements in technologies. However, it has been observed that there is higher market share for hemodialysis over peritoneal dialysis constantly.

Breathable antimicrobial coatings are special coatings which are treated with antimicrobial technology either during the manufacturing or after the production of the coatings. These not only provide protection against microorganisms but also provide high-level water resistance.

Construction films are versatile & economical plastic films, widely used for protection and storage of materials, personnel and construction equipment. These films are increasingly being utilized in roofing, waterproofing, flooring & insulation, cladding and reinforcement.

Paraffin wax is a colorless or white soft solid derived from petroleum, coal, and oil shale. These products find use in candle making, packaging, cosmetics, hot melt adhesives, rubber, board sizing, children’s crayons, and toys. Rising living standards coupled with the need for maintenance of home hygiene are expected to drive the demand for fragrance products such as candles, which in turn will fuel industry growth over the next nine years.

Tighter healthcare budgets and continuous patient monitoring increases unnecessary costs. This can be tackled by spot-checking using a portable pulse oximeter. Readmission is a major problem faced by patients suffering chronic diseases such as COPD and is estimated to cost around USD 25 billion annually. This creates a high demand for oximeters that can monitor the patient’s condition and remotely send the data to doctor.

Digital therapeutics comes in the form of a digital systems like mobile applications, software applications or devices. The target group for the medical applications are chronically ill people, health & fitness conscious people, physicians, hospitals, and health insurance companies. The creators of digital therapeutic applications are exploring a niche market and are currently concentrating on making their offerings exclusive and innovative compared to their rivals. According to research data & statistics, approximately 57% of new app developers are struggling to make an impact on the market. 

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is used to reduce the morbidity during operative manipulations. It detects changes in the spine, brain, & peripheral nerves, which can be avoided before the damage is irreversible. It is also used for localizing anatomical structures aiding the dissection. Surgeons are trained to incorporate IONM in their procedures. Technologists also assist neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons during the surgeries.

Rising hospital-acquired infection is the major reason for mortality and morbidity in the developed nations. It was observed that the incidence of patient-to-patient cross-contamination is greater via use of 12-lead systems due to outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteria in patients after cardiac surgery. The use of disposable lead wires (LWs) has a direct impact on the cost reduction associated with cross-contamination as compared to reusable LWs.

The tracking systems can be used for tracking medical devices, surgical instruments, and other surgical tools to ensure patient safety and inventory management. The number of retained surgical instrument cases is growing worldwide. There are different instruments such as needles, safety pins, knife blades, scalpels, scissors, and forceps that are left behind in a patient’s body during a surgery.

Behavioral illness can be diagnosed by monitoring thoughts (abnormal), behavior, or feelings for a specific amount of time, which result in distress or other types of emotional and physical impairment. Depression and anxiety disorders are few of the leading causes of mental illness globally, hence, increasing the need for development of innovative therapies and medications in the near future.

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.

Development and commercialization of advanced blood collection & separation products that are more specific and reliable are expected to propel the blood collection market growth. In addition, rising incidence of infectious and noninfectious diseases is likely to boost the market growth over the forecast period from 2016 to 2025. For instance, in the U.S., around 44,073 people were diagnosed with HIV infection in 2014.

The word “catheter” originates from a Greek word and it means to “to let or send down”. Urinary catheters have been in use since 3000 B.C. to relieve pain from urinary retention. Urinary catheters have wide application in cases where a patient is unable to empty the bladder and the functioning of the bladder is impaired.

The automotive silicones is one of the major upcoming material markets around the world. The demand for products with enhanced properties and lightweight has placed a high importance on materials like automotive silicones. The ability of these materials to exhibit high resistance to chemicals, UV rays, and corrosion is expected to play a major role in the rising demand for these materials.

Major raw materials for plastic compound production include polymers, resins, additives, fillers and other materials utilized to strengthen and enhance product properties while processing the final product. The production of plastics undergo many important process steps to generate homogeneous plastic compound from different number of raw materials such as conveying, plasticizing, melting, mixing, homogenizing, blending, dispersing, devolatizing, heating/cooling, and pressurizing.

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.

Polyurethane (PU) manufacturers in recent years have been compelled to strive for higher sustainability via environment-friendly practices, products as well as technologies. Additionally, systems such as the Polyurethane Innovation Award in 2016 have only served to reinforce this trend by promoting companies that comply with sustainability criterion.

Plastic compounds have recently gained high attention in the expanding end-use sectors of Malaysia owing to their inherent lightweight and durable characteristics. The development of innovative plastics with bio-based ingredients and the integration of smart electronics into plastic films, sheets and compounds have attracted high interest from multinational plastic firms. 

Precision Agriculture is defined as an information and technology based farm management system to identify, analyze and manage variability within fields by doing all practices of crop production in right place at right time and in right way for optimum profitability, sustainability and protection of the land resource.