Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Epilepsy Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018


GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, Epilepsy Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2018. The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Epilepsy Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Epilepsy Therapeutics market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to significantly alter the market positioning of the current market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights on the pipeline products within the global Epilepsy Therapeutics sector. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.

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The report provides information on the key drivers and challenges of the Epilepsy Therapeutics market. Its scope includes -
• Annualized seven key markets (US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and Japan) Epilepsy Therapeutics market revenues data from 2005 to 2009, forecast for eight years to 2018.
• Pipeline analysis data providing a split across the different phases, mechanisms of action being developed and emerging trends by seven key markets. Pipeline candidates fall under major therapeutic classes.
• Analysis of the current and future competition in the seven key countries Epilepsy Therapeutics market.
• Insightful review of the key industry drivers, restraints and challenges. Each trend is independently researched to provide a qualitative analysis of its implications.
• Key topics covered include strategic competitor assessment, market characterization, unmet needs and the implications for the Epilepsy Therapeutics market.
• Analysis of key recent licensing and partnership agreements in Epilepsy Therapeutics market



Monday, 26 December 2011

Wireless/Mobile Devices and Applications: Solutions and Market Opportunities

Wireless/Mobile Devices and Applications: Solutions and Market Opportunities is the most comprehensive research package available in the market focusing on wireless/mobile devices and applications.
It includes many reports addressing wireless/mobile device developments covering everything from smart phones to tablet computing. It also includes analysis of many different applications and value-added services as well as evaluation of emerging business models, ecosystems, and the mobile application value chain.  This package represents complete market knowledge for service providers, suppliers, network operators, manufacturers, and more.

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• Mobile network operators
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• WiMAX and WiFi service providers
• Wireless/Mobile application developers
• Wireless/Mobile infrastructure providers
• Personal computing device manufacturers
• Services infrastructure and outsourcing providers

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Thursday, 22 December 2011

Consumer Electronics in Turkey


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Consumer Electronics industry in Turkey. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Consumer Electronics in Turkey market research report includes:
• Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
• Detailed segmentation of international and local products
• Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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• What is the market size of Consumer Electronics in Turkey?
• What is the fastest growing product category?
• What consumer electronics segments are growing the fastest?
• What are the major technology trends in new consumer electronics products?
• How has the economic downturn shaped consumer purchasing behavior when it comes to consumer electronics?
• How has the economic downturn shaped consumer purchasing behavior when it comes to consumer electronics?


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Monday, 12 December 2011

Apparel in Ukraine


Recovery of apparel market begins
The recent economic recession noticeably affected the Ukraine apparel market. Almost all brands and product group sales in volume and value terms dropped except those of some premium brands which target consumers who are less sensitive to the impact of recession. In 2010, the apparel market started its way towards recovery due, according to national statistics, to recovering disposable incomes, growing consumer confidence and delayed purchases for more expensive products. Value sales were additionally boosted by increased prices and slow shifting towards modern retail. However, volume sales were still way below pre-crisis levels. Men’s apparel (underwear, outerwear and footwear) value sales showed the best performance in 2010, as its target audience was the most solvent.

Slow shift towards modern retail
Branded apparel remains expensive for a majority of Ukrainian consumers and low price remains very important to Ukrainians. Most people still purchase clothes at open markets, which is the biggest distribution channel for apparel, and second-hand stores are still very popular. The recent recession helped to hold strong positions for these retail channels. Despite that, modern retail is developing and the share of clothing and footwear specialist retailers gradually expanded over the review period at the expense of open markets, mainly thanks to citizens of large cities. Expansion of such outlets supported by promotional campaigns combined with general cultural westernisation underpins this switch.


State focuses on unofficial imports
During the review period, the majority of apparel in Ukraine was imported under various shadow schemes devoted to avoiding taxes. Most often, the value of imported goods was largely underestimated; for example, fashionable apparel was imported as second-hand goods during the process of customs declaration. Usually it was done with the knowledge of corrupt customs officers. Such schemes created a competitive advantage for illegal importers, stimulated corruption and lost the country huge amounts of unpaid taxes. In 2010, the State Customs Administration started changing its approach to unofficial proceedings during clearance, which in the long term should facilitate a more transparently functioning apparel market. However, it is not very likely that illegal import schemes will disappear in the short term.

Expansion of new apparel specialist brands slows down
The Ukrainian apparel specialist retailing market is far from saturated, which allows current operators to set high margins and at the same time keep a big share of price-sensitive consumers switching from shopping at the open markets. The main obstacles for new companies to enter the market are administrative barriers, industry’s opacity and poor logistics infrastructure. Imperfect legislation is a key factor, too: a great number of controlling bodies, sophisticated accounting paperwork requirements and unpredictable customs are amongst the main hampering factors. Additionally there are not enough modern shopping malls where retailers can open their outlets, a lack that has resulted in higher rental prices in existing ones. The economic recession caused large multinational brands to postpone expansion or entrance to Ukrainian market even more, which gave additional support for current players’ development. Despite that, there were some noticeable entrants in 2010 such as New Look and Finn Flarre, and GAP announced about plans to enter Ukraine in 2011.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Successes and Failures in Consumer Packaged Goods Innovation and Marketing in 2011


Effective innovation is difficult to come by, but it is the key to sustained competitive advantage in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. This report slidepack examines best-in-class examples of innovation and marketing—supported by Datamonitor’s consumer insight research—to drive success in this increasingly challenging environment.

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Highlights
A number of successes benefit by offering more personalized features and benefits. This is because in a world of proliferating commodity choices, hyper targeting provides a route to enhanced relevance. Bot Water, for example, repositioned itself to significant success, after realizing it was appealing more among health-conscious adults than kids.

There would appear to be particularly profitable opportunities at the intersection of trends. For example, First Cape in the UK has effectively married consumers health concerns with their sensory needs to garner success in a cluttered market segment.

Many successes are testament to a brand’s ability to identify and deliver against consumers’ unmet needs or needs that are not totally fulfilled by existing products in the landscape. Even in the highly mature cereal market, Kellogg’s Krave, carved out a growth area by focusing solely on providing young adults with taste and indulgence.


Wednesday, 7 December 2011

RFID Solutions and Market Opportunities




Published: December 2011
Price: $ 4995
RFID Solutions and Market Opportunities is the most comprehensive RFID research package available in the market. It includes many reports in the core area of RFID as well as Near Field Communications (NFC), Personal Area Networks (PAN), Ultra-wide Band (UWB), and related areas (see Table of Contents for full list). This package represents complete market knowledge for service providers, suppliers, network operators, manufacturers, logistics companies, and more. The bundle includes reports that cover everything from technology analysis to business case analysis to market segment analysis and forecasts. 


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• Outsourced RFID solutions and application providers, and RFID service bureau operators
• Personnel responsible for automating Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Inventory Tracking, Fleet Management, Yard/Dock Management and other business processes
• Healthcare management personnel responsible for tracking patients, staff personnel, equipment, inventory, and other critical resources
• Retailers and personnel responsible for merchandise inventory and ordering processes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Merchandise tracking and fraud prevention
• Companies interested in optimizing their RFID business process strategies for Tracking and Telemetry with a special focus on large scale tracking.
• Venture Capitalist and Startup companies

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Packaged Food in Italy


Published: November 2011
Price: $ 6500


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Packaged Food industry in Italy. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Packaged Food market in Italy research report includes:
• Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
• Detailed segmentation of international and local products
• Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

Our market research reports answer questions such as:
• What is the market size of Packaged Food in Italy?
• What are the major brands in Italy?
• As economic prospects slowly improve, are consumers starting to eat out more and spending less time cooking at home?
• How is private label performing in the wake of retail consolidation and the global economic hangover?
• Do consumers want value for money or added value?

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Slow economic recovery impacts sales
The pace of economic recovery in Italy in 2011 was slower than previously anticipated, and the level of unemployment remained significantly higher compared to pre-recessionary years, which was reflected in the still cautious attitude of consumers towards spending. In 2011, foodservice volume sales continued to suffer as many Italians were still reluctant to spend money on meals away from home. Additionally, Italians were still looking for bargains and cut back on some higher priced items in retail, although functional healthy products and occasional small luxury treats helped to support sales of such products as soy drinks and higher quality boxed chocolates.

Polarisation continues to impact sales
Due to the pessimism regarding Italy’s economy, families dined out less often and opted to prepare home-cooked food. However, not all consumers were opposed to paying a premium for healthier options, such as organic food, or high-end products to indulge in while dining at home. On the one hand, increasing price sensitivity resulted in growing consumer demand for economy products, boosting sales of economy brands and private label products. On the other hand, demand for premium products also continued to increase, with many using packaged food to provide affordable indulgences during a time of economic hardship. Many thus sought to economise in general in packaged food, while still purchasing a small number of premium products as treats. As a result, there was polarisation across many product areas, with mid-priced brands tending to lose share.

Modest gains made by private label
Private label was on the radar of retailers and manufacturers throughout the recession, as consumers faced tougher economic conditions and rising unemployment, and sought to cut the cost of their grocery shopping. In addition, with intense competition and a reluctance to increase prices significantly to cover costs amidst weak consumer spending, private label has become more than ever a way to achieve a profit. On the whole, private label made gains in 2010 in Italy. However, the increases were not as strong as might have been expected and not all categories benefited equally. This was mainly due to the fact that in Italy manufacturers tend to be stronger than retailers, and thus have more negotiating power when it comes to setting retail prices.

Economic concerns shape distribution
Supermarkets/hypermarkets dominate sales of packaged food and continued to gain share throughout the review period. This channel is the obvious choice for increasingly time-pressed Italian consumers, with wide ranges, ease of parking and long opening hours offering high levels of convenience. This channel also benefited from these retailers expanding their private label ranges to include more value-added, indulgent and organic options. However, not surprisingly, in view of the economic situation, many consumers shifted towards more competitive distribution channels in 2010-2011, primarily grocery discounters and internet retailing.

Marginal growth expected due to ongoing economic concerns
Overall packaged food constant value sales are set to increase very slightly over the forecast period. The polarisation observed in 2010 and 2011 will continue, with growing demand for the best deals on one hand, including private label and family formats in bulk ice cream or yoghurts, for instance, and the fragile loyalty of upper-middle income groups to upmarket products on the other. In addition, many categories are likely to become more dependent on in-store promotions and discounts in staple products like dairy products. Consumer lifestyle habits will remain busy, aiding growth in meal solutions more than in nutrition/staples, while impulse/indulgence products will continue to bear the brunt of the weak nature of the economic recovery. Naturally healthy, additive-free and organic packaged food should further develop at the expense of better-for-you and functional food, which will face more stringent EU legislation about claims.



Consumer Foodservice in Italy


Published: November 2011
Price: $ 1900
This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Consumer Foodservice by Location industry in Italy. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Italy Consumer Foodservice market research report includes:
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• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Consumers reduced outlets visits but not their average expenditure
The most important trend in 2010 was the decrease in consumer outlet visits, while average expenditure was in line with 2009. This trend has a lot to do with the Italian background and habits. Historically, Italians are not known to save money when it comes to leisure, but are prepared to reduce the frequency with which they spend. For this reason, outlets did not invest much in promotions, as this would not be the right strategy to increase visits.
Lack of consumer confidence is still damaging foodservice

The Italian economy in 2010, although it saw a slight improvement compared with 2009, was still characterised by generally negative sentiment, which created an unfavourable climate for most foodservice operators. Independent consumer foodservice suffered the most from the economic crisis, especially cafés and bars, which posted a decline in value sales, and full-service restaurants, which struggled to maintain revenues. Some people who used to eat at high-end restaurants started frequenting chain-type restaurants, while some of those frequenting chains traded down to fast food.

Foodservice operators target a wider consumer base by enhancing their offer
The Italian consumer foodservice market has been negatively impacted by the economic slowdown in the last few years. The market as a whole is still characterised by significant investment aimed to target new types of customer. More foodservice operators have shifted the focus of innovation from food to non-core services, including offering free Wi-Fi internet connections in certain outlets. With free Wi-Fi access, allowing customers to access the internet from their own laptops, PDAs and phone devices, visitors will potentially stay longer in the outlets. The increased complexity of service offerings and establishments implies an increase in set-up costs for individual franchisees.

Chains remain a minority but are better protected against the crisis
Italians are attracted to high quality in terms of food, and tend to favour independent foodservice outlets, which typically offer a wide range of local products. However, although chains are still underdeveloped in Italy, they were less affected by the financial crisis of 2009, and posted a much better performance than independent outlets in 2010. Chains have sufficient resources to withstand difficult trading conditions, and are typically characterised by better organisation, more competent staff, superior hygiene standards and frequent updates of their concepts, menus and design.

Slight decline in constant value terms expected over the forecast period
The continued good development of chained outlets over the forecast period will, to some extent, offset the ongoing decline in independent outlets, hence overall value sales of consumer foodservice in Italy are predicted to decline only slightly in constant value terms. Italians like eating out, and it is one of the most popular ways to spend free time, so they will still allocate a good portion of their disposable incomes to this activity.




Consumer Health in Serbia


Published: October 2011
Price: $ 2400
Increased health awareness and willingness to self-medicate boost sales
The review period saw growing demand for consumer health in Serbia. This trend was supported by a number of factors, including improved living standards and better education in general and with regards to health and wellness. Consumers thus became increasingly willing to self-medicate. There was also a rapid increase in the range of products on offer in consumer health, as more foreign producers entered following liberalisation in 2001. Meanwhile, there was rapid expansion in retailing during the review period, including chemists/pharmacies and parapharmacies/drugstores. This resulted in consumer health becoming more accessible to Serbian consumers, particularly in rural areas.

Growth slows due to economic downturn
Sales growth notably slowed towards the end of the review period due to the impact of the economic downturn. Serbia saw a marked drop in real GDP and in remittances in 2009, with only a slight recovery in 2010. Consumers were meanwhile faced by high inflation and declining disposable income levels. Consequently, many consumers were forced to cut back on their spending on consumer health, with many product areas thus seeing weaker current value growth in the year.

Affordable domestic and regional players gain share
The impact of the economic downturn could clearly be seen on company shares in consumer health at the end of the review period. Affordable domestic players consequently mainly gained share in 2010 over the previous year. The leading player in 2010 was state-owned Galenika, which benefits from offering good quality products at low prices. This company thus saw the strongest growth in value share in the year. Affordable regional players also gained share, such as Alkaloid from Macedonia.

Retailing sees rapid development
The Serbian retailing industry saw rapid development during the review period, with the number of outlets selling consumer health dramatically increasing. There was particularly strong growth in the number of privately-owned chemists/pharmacies, beauty specialist retailers and supermarkets/hypermarkets during the review period. Retailing expansion was thus a key factor behind good current value growth in consumer health, particularly driving sales growth in rural areas as consumers’ access to these products improved. In addition, growing competition in the retailing of these products increased price competition within consumer health and resulted in many products becoming more affordable.

Good forecast period growth thanks to ageing population
Serbia’s ageing population is expected to support strong growth for consumer health during the forecast period. The country’s consumer base is also expected to become more sophisticated in its understanding of health problems and their treatment, with growing media coverage of health and wellness in the country. Consumers are thus likely to become more willing to self-medicate. This trend is likely to be encouraged by further expansion in the number of chemists/pharmacies and parapharmacies/drugstores across the country and by these outlets offering a wider range of consumer health.



Pet Care in Hungary


Published: October 2011
Price: $ 1900


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Pet Care industry in Hungary. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Pet Care Market in Hungary research report includes:
• Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
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• Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Growth stagnating
Pet food in Hungary is expected to slightly underperform in 2011, due to the negative impact of the economic downturn on consumer spending. Nevertheless, it is still expected to be one of the better performing markets in Hungary’s retail scene. While the difficult economic environment is likely to slow the growth of most categories compared with earlier years in the review period, stable single-digit growth is still expected. The selection of products available will widen even further ensuring that strong growth potential exists for pet food manufacturers and distributors.

Private label economy products see strong demand
Due to the weak economic position of consumers and the changes seen in the distribution of pet care products, private label products saw strong demand in grocery retail outlets, particularly in supermarkets/hypermarkets and discounters. Demand for private label kept on growing in 2010 in Pet care and Pet food with the share of private label taking a share of nearly 29% in Pet care and 33% for Pet food.

Specialist pet superstore chains see rapid growth
With demand for both economy and premium brands and products increasing, chained pet superstore are positioned to benefit. While independents are facing a decline in retail value sales, chains are expected to expand and grow in terms of retail value sales in 2011. Growth will be mainly led by Alpha-Vet, which in 2011 operated 20 Alpha-Zoo outlets, but has plans to open 100 superstores by the end of 2012. As pet superstore chains offer a very wide range of products, from economy to premium brands, as well as private label products, the needs of a wide range of consumers are catered to. Furthermore, the performance of chained pet superstores is boosted by the good location of outlets, with most located in shopping centres.

Pet shops decline in popularity
Over the review period, significant changes in the distribution of pet food and pet care products were seen in Hungary. Modern retail chains, such as supermarkets/hypermarkets and expanding chained pet superstores, saw increasing popularity at the expense of independent pet stores. However, the share of retail value sales accounted for by veterinary clinics remained relatively stable over the review period, while internet retailing saw a dramatic gain in retail value sales
share, a trend that is expected to continue apace over the forecast period.

Better performance expected
With household income levels predicted to slowly recover over the forecast period, it is expected that consumers will spend more on pet food and pet care products. Pets, especially dogs and cats are increasingly viewed as family members, and, as the economy recovers, consumers are likely to prove willing to purchase more premium quality products. Meanwhile, due to the expanding range of good quality private label products available, economy and standard brands can also be expected to see increased demand over the forecast period.


Tissue and Hygiene in Hungary


Publishe: October 2011
Price: $ 2400


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Hungary. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Hungary Tissue and Hygiene market research report includes:
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• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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• What are the major markets for hygiene products sales?

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Growing value sales
Although consumer spending power had not yet recovered, value sales of tissue and hygiene grew in 2010. However, it should be noted that this value sales growth was generated mainly by price increases. The biggest increase in value and volume sales was seen in toilet paper, the most essential and needed product.

Prices increasing at below the rate of inflation
In most tissue and hygiene categories prices increased, albeit not significantly. As consumers have limited resources to purchase disposable paper products, manufacturers are not able to raise prices by high rates, as they would like to maintain or grow volume sales too, and price increases overall were below the rate of inflation.

Private label still gaining share
The share of private label in tissue and hygiene is higher than in other retail trade industries, because private label products have the same quality as premium brands, but their prices are lower. In addition, many paper products are purchased in drugstores, discounters and hypermarkets/supermarkets, where many of the private label brands can be found under retailers’ names. Consumers are not so loyal to brands and they tend to choose the cheaper one if they can.

Away-from-home products decline
Due to the poor economic condition for institutions, especially offices, hotels and restaurants, due to declining tourism levels and because medical establishments are in a really bad condition due to a lack of strong financing, consumption of AFH products has been declining for years in volume terms and stagnated in value terms in 2010. The only reason value sales did not decline was because of price increases.

Standard brands winning against premium brands
As consumer loyalty is lower than in other retail trade industries, consumers choose between the cheaper products. Prices of premium brands are higher, but their qualities are not significantly better than those of standard products, so consumers choose from the wide range of standard brands. As consumer spending power has not recovered yet, consumption of standard and cheaper brands is growing at the expense of expensive premium brands.


Home Care in Croatia


Published: October 2011
Price: $ 2400


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Home Care industry in Croatia. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Home Care in Croatia market research report includes:
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• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home care continues to struggle
Home care sales continued to decline in 2010. Croatia is somewhat lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of economic dynamism, with the country’s economy recovering slowly form the recent downturn. Whilst there was a shift towards positive growth at the end of 2010, the overall picture remains bleak. It should be noted that consumption within home care in Croatia is closely related to disposable household income levels.

Trend towards value for money products
In response to tight household budgets, Croatians are becoming increasingly price sensitive. In response to this trend, manufacturers are offering more value for money via price promotions and 2-for-1 pack deals.

Dominant position of international manufacturers
The six leading home care producers dominate sales in Croatia, accounting for 80% of retail value sales in 2010. Two of these producers are domestic based, with the remainder being international players. Considering the global strength of international players, the two domestic companies, Saponia and Labud are performing fairly well. Labud profits from its long tradition within dishwashing and surface care and its offering of well-known local brands while Saponia is attempting to establish itself in neighbouring countries with its laundry and surface care range.

Supermarkets and hypermarkets dominate retail sales
Supermarkets and hypermarkets gained strength over the last decade, establishing themselves as the undisputed leading home care distribution channel in Croatia. The fact that such retailers offer a huge range of products allows them to put pressure on suppliers and increase their competitiveness. Furthermore, by launching their own private label products which are cheaper than multinational brands, such retailers attract a large number of lower income consumers.

Slow economic recovery forecasted
Home care value sales will recover sluggishly over the forecast period and are hardly expected to reach pre-recession levels. As almost 60% of home care sales are made within the saturated laundry care area, where per capita consumption in Croatia is very high, there is little scope for further growth.


Health and Wellness in South Korea


Published: November 2011
Price: $ 1900


This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Health and Wellness industry in South Korea. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry data and projections.

The Health and Wellness Market in South Korea market research report includes:
• Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
• Detailed segmentation of international and local products
• Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

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• What is the market size of Health and Wellness in South Korea?
• What are the major brands in South Korea?
• Were the sales of health and wellness affected by the global recession?
• What functional ingredients in food and drinks are in fashion in South Korea?
• Is the organic movement still growing?
• Are weight management food and drinks driven by product reformulation?

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Growing health and wellness market in 2010
In 2010, the health and wellness market in South Korea continued to see growth, largely due to the ongoing wellbeing trend and more diversified product portfolios. A “smart consumption” trend was also discernible in 2010, with people increasingly making purchases based on “value” or “quality” and not “volume”, meaning that consumers were willing to buy typical health and wellness products such as organic, naturally healthy or functional goods more often regardless of the higher prices. Moreover, the economic recovery that started from the end of 2009 is seeing people pay more to have health and wellness food and beverages more often. Manufacturers have reacted well to what customers want to have. Various brands saw the introduction of no-additive products (eg in dairy) or biscuits that are made from locally-grown products with minimal or no artificial additives. This trend is in line with an increasing preference for naturally healthy or organic products.

Specialised retailers strong in naturally healthy and organic products
As an extension of the wellbeing trend there is increasing interest in naturally healthy or organic foods in South Korea. As a result, specialised organic or naturally healthy product retailers are becoming more common in neighbourhoods. Outlets are usually located strategically in residential areas, so accessibility is much better than with hypermarkets or department stores, which have played major roles in distribution historically. In addition, people tend to look for an “ethical company” that shows a commitment to its social responsibilities with regard to the environment and communities when it comes to buying such products. Unlike hypermarkets or department stores, specialised retailers are able to maintain moderate prices through their differentiated distribution networks and their direct contact with local farmers or communities. Therefore the less marked fluctuations in pricing in such outlets compared to hypermarkets, for example, also appeals to customers.

Increasing number of private label products
Private label products from various distribution channels were an interesting development in 2010. As most of the distribution channels – from department stores to convenience stores – have been developing their own private label brands, more customers could enjoy increased choice options at relatively low prices. Their strategies in terms of private label products are not to copy national brands’ products, but rather to develop an “only” product that it is only possible to be purchased at a certain outlet. However, there has been criticism of unfair contracts with OEM producers or deception in terms of raw ingredients or content volume, so private label has faced some concerns among consumers in terms of reliability. To cope with the criticism of private label products, government organisations such as Korea Food and Drug Administration and distributors are working on quality enhancements through legislation and self-screening systems.

Mergers and acquisitions or strategic alliances for diversification
Companies have been looking to use mergers and acquisitions or strategic alliances to broaden business areas and look for new sales drivers to combat saturation, along with saving time and costs. LG Household & Health Care acquired Hankook F&B and Haitai Beverage in 2010 to supplement its distribution networks and product line-ups. Lotte Samkang’s merger with Pasteur Milk enabled it to relaunch in dairy products, ensure stable raw ingredient supply for its main product, ice cream, and to use Pasteur Milk to supply private label dairy products to all distribution networks in the Lotte Group. For Maeil Dairy Industry Co Ltd strategic alliances with other major players became a solution to the saturated demand in dairy products. Various strategic alliances with key players are expect to be more common as a collective solution for raising sales shares in diverse market areas.

Blueprint for the health and wellness market in the future
The health and wellness market is expected to show positive growth over the forecast period. Not only the competition in diverse product areas, but also the competition between national brands and private label is expected to be fierce. Customers will be able to choose from a wide range of goods, with more detailed customer segmentation expected to play a positive role in market growth.



Wednesday, 9 November 2011

OLED Lighting Materials Markets 2011

Published: November 2011
Price: $ 2795


The OLED lighting industry has taken great strides in the past two years. OLED luminaires are available to consumers for the first time and new firms are entering into the OLED business on a regular basis.  However, OLED lighting fabrication remains concentrated in a small number of pilot lines whose future is uncertain. 

Still, these pioneer facilities are beginning to shape which materials will be used in the next few years and beyond.  And the firms that are now supplying relatively small amounts of OLED materials to these first OLED lighting manufacturing plants may well emerge as the materials market leaders later in the decade.   Through examination of the types of materials in use today by the early-to-market OLED lighting firms, this report identifies from where the opportunities will come for the OLED lighting materials industry.  It also discusses what has been working – and what has not – in the materials suppliers’ current efforts to break into the OLED lighting market.

NanoMarkets has been providing industry analysis for the OLED lighting community for six years, and this report builds on our well-respected forecasts of both OLED shipments and OLED lighting manufacturing capacity.  It is also utilizes our insider’s understanding of what the major OLED lighting firms are likely to need from their materials suppliers.  Although we show how OLED lighting could represent major potential for the materials and specialty chemical industry over the next decade, we pay special attention to how the opportunities for OLED lighting materials will develop over the next 18 months or so.

Among the important issues that this report discusses are the continuing dominance of UDC in important sectors of the OLED market and the increasingly important role of Chinese OLED materials suppliers. It also evaluates the significance of the emergence of solution-processed small molecules and the continuing failure of polymer OLEDs to catch on the marketplace.

In the long run, NanoMarkets believes that OLED lighting will eventually emerge as the largest addressable market for OLED materials.  However, there is still a long road ahead before the OLED materials market reaches this point.  In the meantime, this report is an essential guide for firms seeking to gain a competitive edge with their materials to improve OLED lighting efficiency, lifetime, and reduction in total cost of ownership. Finally, the report contains detailed volume and revenue forecasts for materials used for OLED lighting broken out by material type and functionality.

Friday, 28 October 2011

Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices World Markets


Published: October 2011
No. of Pages: 250
Price: $ 3400


This report reviews the worldwide cardiac rhythm management market size for the U.S., European and Asian markets. Individual country markets such as Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and the Middle East are covered. Important regulatory issues that impact the use of cardiac rhythm devices are explored for countries like the U.S., Japan, Australian, Korea, India, China, Israel, the Philippines, and those in the E.U. Reimbursement strategies for the U.S. Medicare program and European and Japanese medical insurance programs are discussed. Also, a summary of current legal proceedings in this industry, which are often used for competitive purposes, is provided. It focuses sales and market trends for pacemakers, defibrillators, leads, and other related cardiac rhythm devices. The cardiac rhythm management markets are divided into the segments of: external defibrillators, implantable defibrillators, external pacemakers, implantable pacemakers, and defibrillator and pacemaker electrodes and leads heart failure specialty products.


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Table Of Contents
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Methodology
1.2 Overview of Report Objectives
2 Medical Device Market Overview
2.1.1 U.S. Medical Device Industry
2.1.2 China
2.1.3 Hong Kong
2.1.4 Taiwan
2.1.5 Singapore
2.1.6 Japan
2.1.7 Canadian Medical Device Market
2.1.8 European Medical Device Market
2.1.9 U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Market
2.1.10 European Market
2.1.11 Asian Market
2.1.11.1 Japanese Market Overview
2.1.11.2 Japanese Medical Practice
2.1.11.3 Japanese Distribution/Business Practices
2.1.11.4 Japanese Pricing
2.1.11.5 The Philippines Market
2.1.12 Australian Market
2.1.13 Middle Eastern Market
2.2 Cardiovascular Conditions Treated with Defibrillation and/or Pacing Devices
2.2.1 Cardiac Rhythm Management
2.2.2 Conditions Treated
2.2.2.1 Bradycardia
2.2.2.2 Tachyarrhythmia
2.2.2.3 Heart Failure
2.2.2.4 Atrial Fibrillation
2.3 Principal Products
2.3.1 Implantable Cardiac Rhythm Devices for Bradycardia
2.3.1.1 Single-Chamber Pacemakers
2.3.1.1.1 Non-Rate Responsive Devices
2.3.1.1.2 Rate Responsive Devices
2.3.2 Dual-Chamber Pacemakers
2.3.3 Pacemakers by Manufacturer
2.3.3.1 ELA Medical (Sorin/Sina)
2.3.3.2 Guidant
2.3.3.3 Medtronic
2.3.3.4 St. Jude Medical
2.3.3.5 CCC Del Uruguay SA
2.3.3.6 Fiab Spa (Italy)
2.3.3.7 NeuroCor
2.3.3.8 Pace Medical Inc.
2.3.4 Implantable Cardiac Rhythm Devices for Tachycardia
2.3.4.1 Tachyarrhythmia Devices
2.3.4.2 Biotronik
2.3.4.3 ELA Medical
2.3.4.4 Guidant
2.3.4.5 Medtronic
2.3.4.6 St. Jude Medical
2.3.4.7 Defibrillators Growth Drivers
2.3.4.8 Factors Limiting the Growth of Defibrillators
2.3.5 Implantable Cardiac Rhythm Devices for Heart Failure
2.3.6 External Products
2.3.6.1 Defibrillators
2.3.6.2 Transesophageal Pacing
2.3.7 Product Innovations
2.3.7.1 Miniaturization
2.3.7.2 Modular Designs
2.3.7.3 New Products
2.4 Patient Management
2.5 Regulatory Issues - Government Regulation
2.5.1 U.S. Regulation
2.5.1.1 Importing Medical Devices into the U.S.
2.5.1.2 Exporting Medical Devices from the U.S.
2.5.2 U.K. Regulation
2.5.3 EU Regulation
2.5.4 Japanese Regulation
2.5.5 Australian Regulation
2.5.6 Korea Regulation
2.5.7 India Regulation
2.5.8 Registration for Imported Medical Devices in China
2.5.9 Israel
2.5.10 The Philippines
2.5.11 Overseas Testing to Increase Time-to-Market
2.6 Guidelines and Trade Organizations
2.6.1 American Heart Association (AHA)
2.6.2 Health Industry Manufacturers Association (HIMA)
2.7 Other Factors Influencing Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices
2.8 Worldwide Developments
2.9 Reimbursement
2.9.1 U.S. Reimbursement
2.9.1.1 Category C Codes
2.9.1.2 Medicare Decision on MADIT Reimbursements
2.9.2 European Reimbursement
2.9.3 Japanese Reimbursement
2.10 Legal Proceedings
2.11 Competition
2.12 Strategic Corporate Developments
2.12.1 Acquisitions
2.12.2 Partnerships
2.12.3 Other Developments
2.12.4 Product Launches
3 The External Defibrillator Market
3.1 Defibrillators Overview
3.2 External Automated Defibrillators
3.3 Analysis of Major Competitors
4 The Implantable Defibrillator Market
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Market Drivers for ICDs
4.2 The Worldwide Market
4.3 The U.S. Market
4.4 Japanese Market
4.5 Analysis of Major Competitors
4.5.1 Biotronik
4.5.2 Guidant Corporation
4.5.3 Medtronic
4.5.4 St. Jude Medical
4.5.5 ELA Medical
4.5.6 Japan Lifeline (JLL)
4.5.7 Cardiac Rhythm Management
5 The External Pacemakers Market
5.1 Overview
5.2 The U.S. Market
5.3 The Worldwide Market
5.4 Analysis of Major Competitors
5.5 Transvenous External Pacemakers
5.6 Transvenous Pacemakers' Development
6 The Implantable Pacemakers Market
6.1 Overview
6.2 The Worldwide Market
6.3 The U.S. Market
6.4 Analysis of Major Competitors
6.5 Transvenous Temporary Pacemakers
7 Market Overview
7.1
7.1.1 Defibrillator and Pacemaker Lead/Electrode Markets
7.1.2 Lead Extraction Market
7.1.3 Electrode Tips and Rings
7.2 The Worldwide Market
7.3 The U.S. Market
7.4 Analysis of Major Competitors
7.4.1 Cardiotronic
7.4.2 Guidant Corporation
7.4.3 Medtronic
7.4.4 St. Jude Medical
7.4.5 Zoll Medical
7.4.6 Biomec
7.4.7 ELA Medical
7.4.8 Sorin Biomedica
7.4.9 Biotronik
7.4.10 DR-ING P Osypka GmbH
7.4.11 CardioDynamics
8 Heart Failure Products
8.1 Overview
8.2 Heart Failure Conditions
8.3 Heart Failure Technology Platforms
8.4 Patient Management through the Internet
9 Company Profiles
9.1 Cardiac Science Inc.
9.2 Ballard Medical Products (Cardiotronic Systems Inc.) Kimberly-Clarke
9.3 Guidant Corporation
9.4 HeartBeat Medical Corporation
9.5 Medtronic Inc.
9.6 Pace Medical Inc.
9.7 St. Jude Medical, Inc.
9.8 Zoll Medical Corporation
9.9 General Electric Corporation Medical Division
9.10 Koninklijke Philips Electronics
9.11 Thoratec Corporation
9.12 Biomec Inc.
9.13 ELA Medical
9.14 Sorin Biomedica/ELA
9.15 Biotronik
9.16 Japan Lifeline
9.17 Cook Vascular Inc.
9.18 Emtel
9.19 Heraeus
9.20 Mayo Healthcare
9.21 VascoMed, GmbH
9.22 Oscor, GmbH
9.23 CardioDynamics International Corp.
9.24 Vermed
10 Industry Trends
11 Corporate Directory
Appendices
Appendix 1: Cardiac Rhythm CPT Codes for Medicare
Appendix 2: New European Guideline for Defibrillator Implants
Appendix 3: Cardiovascular Device Manufacturers Internet Links
Appendix 4: Reimbursement CPT/APC Codes for Pacing Monitors
Appendix 5: Frequently Asked Questions on Transesophageal Cardiology
Appendix 6: Revision of Japanese Medical Device Approval Applications Classifications
Appendix 7: Medical Device Regulatory Requirements for Australia
Appendix 8: Regulation of Medical Devices in China
Appendix 9: Chinese Laboratories Accredited by the State Drug Administration for Product Testing


Monday, 10 October 2011

The Global Military Rotorcrafts Market 2011-2021


Published: October 2011
No. of Pages: 212
Price: $ 4800
The global military rotorcraft market which comprises attack, multi-mission and rescue, transport, reconnaissance and observation and maritime helicopters, is expected to record growth over the forecast period. This is because significant markets such as the US and Europe are expected to modernize their existing fleets which were either exhausted or destroyed during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.17% by 2021.
 
Over the forecast period, North America is expected to account for a share of 35.6% of the total global expenditure on military rotorcrafts. High demand in theregion is primarily driven by the country’s modernization plans due to maintenance issues regarding its military helicopter fleet after the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Asia and Europe are also expected to account for a significant portion of the total global military rotorcraft market with shares of 30.8% and 18.4% respectively. This will be largely driven by the efforts of countries such as India, China and Russia who are anticipated to modernize their armed forces. The Middle East, Latin America and Africa account for 9.7%, 4.5% and 0.9% respectively of global military helicopter expenditure.
This report provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast global industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of the leading companies in the industry and key news.
 
The Global Military Rotorcraft Market 2011–2021” provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2011 to 2015, including highlights of key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.


Key Features
• Examines historical performance as well as future industry projections using ICD’s in-house model. The report is a mixture of graphs, charts, tables and text in an effort to give the reader the maximum possible information in the most efficient and visually appealing manner
• Uncovers the business outlook, key challenges and opportunities identified by suppliers and buyers, enabling industry stakeholders to understand the business sentiment prevailing in the industry
• The report is based on primary survey research conducted by ICD Research, accessing its premium B2B panels comprised of senior marketing decision makers and leading supplier organizations

Synopsis
• Top level overview of the global military rotorcrafts market
• A breakdown of the regional spending patterns for military rotorcrafts over the forecast period 2011 through 2021
• A breakdown of the military rotorcrafts market by segment forecasted from 2011 through 2021
• Insights on the armed forces modernization and defense spending pattern by region
• Extensive analysis on the emerging technological and market trends in the miitary rotorcrafts sector
• Insights on the segment wise spending pattern in the military rotorcrafts sector by country
• Comprehensive analysis of the top military rotorcraft programs pursued by nations across the forecast period 2011-2021.
• Details of top companies active across the global military rotorcrafts market

Scope
• Analysis of the global Military Rotorcrafts market size from 2011 through 2021
• Analysis of defense budget spending pattern by region
• Insights on the region wise defense modernization initiatives
• Sub-sector analysis of the Military Rotorcraft market
• Analysis of key global Military Rotorcrafts market by country
• Key competitor profiling

Reason to buy
• Gain insight into the Military Rotorcrafts market with current and forecast market values
• Provides detailed analysis of the defense spending pattern including forecasts of military spending till 2021 by region
• Gain comprehensive sub-sector market analysis including market values and forecast of the leading defense spending nations of the world
• Offers a thorough analysis of the recent developments in the global Military Rotorcraft market including technological trends, industry consolidation trend, and key challenges
• Detailed profiles of 20 leading Military Rotorcraft and related systems manufacturing companies across the world

Monday, 26 September 2011

Cloud Computing - Current scenario, trends & Key players

Published: September 2011

No. of Pages: 155
Price: $ 1199


Cloud computing is emerging as a major disruptive force for both IT vendors and users as companies globally strive to reduce cost of ownership for IT infrastructure. However the term “cloud computing” means many things and different service layers (Infrastructure, Platform, Software) are deployed across organizations based on customer needs. There is plethora of service providers with expertise in different service layers of the cloud. In addition to the different layers of services in cloud computing there are different technological concepts like Grid computing, Virtual computing, etc. that need to be well understood by IT managers and end users alike before signing up with a service provider. Last but not least there isMobile cloud computing which is gaining tremendous traction thanks to advances in smart phones and tablet devices. This report Cloud Computing - Current scenario, trends & Key players provides a comprehensive analysis of cloud computing services, market segmentation, technology basics, trends, key players and challenges for cloud deployment in enterprise IT.

Key topics covered
• Cloud computing concepts, service layers, public vs. private clouds, deployment technologies
• Segmentation of cloud services
• Major vendors across the segments
• Details on high performance utility computing (Hadoop, MapReduce)
• Analyzes how cloud computing has been growing and predicts how it will impact IT in
• Explains how public clouds are converging and becoming more business-centric, and how private and hybrid clouds are emerging.
• Explains the current trends and 2011 predictions for IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.

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Highlights
In this tough economic times companies are striving to reduce costs and focus on core competencies. Many firms are realizing IT costs can be reduced by moving to cloud services offered by multitude of service providers. However organizations, users and providers have yet to figure out how to take advantage of cloud computing's offerings. This report is meant to be a blueprint for senior executives to navigate through the complexities of virtual cloud environment.

Your key questions answered
• What the are key services and underlying technologies in cloud computing ?
• Who are the major players in each of the cloud segment ?
• What are the key trends in cloud computing and how will they change in the next 3-5 years
• Should I move to public or private cloud and what are the differences ?
• What are some of the key challenges/hurdles for deployment of cloud computing ?
• What is high performance cloud computing ?
• What are some recommendations for service providers ?

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

European Point of Care Diagnostic Testing Markets

Published: September 2011
No. of Pages: 179
Price: $ 3400


Point of care testing (POCT) enables diagnostic tests to be performed rapidly while the patient remains at the point of care facility, such as a hospital, health clinic, doctor's office or another near-patient venue. POCT is rapidly being recognized as a method of providing the results of the diagnostic tests immediately, rather than waiting hours or even days for outside lab results to arrive, thus improving patient outcomes. This report analyzes the European market for POCT products, a major component of the overall European in vitro diagnostics (IVD) category. This study reviews in detail the key sub-segments of the point of care diagnostics market including: blood glucose, blood gas and electrolytes, rapid coagulation, cardiac markers, substance abuse, infectious diseases, urine strip, pregnancy, fecal occult, cholesterol, and many others. For each of the individual sub-segments, this study examines the key market drivers and restraints, as well as evaluates the latest technological advances. 


The key feature of the review is a detailed analysis of the revenues, market growth rates and market share for the European market and for each of the selected geographic regions, which include: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., the Benelux countries, Scandinavia and the Rest of Europe (ROE). The analysis surveys almost all of the companies known to be marketing, manufacturing or developing instruments and reagents for the point of care market in the European market. Each company is discussed in extensive depth with a section on its history, product line, business and marketing analysis, and a subjective commentary of the company's market position. Detailed tables and charts with sales forecasts and market data are also included. 

Monday, 12 September 2011

Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS)


Published: September 2011
No. of Pages: 298
Price: $ 3400


During the past 35 years, ultrasound and nuclear medicine were introduced into clinical medicine, computed tomography (CT) revolutionized diagnostic procedures and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) emerged, bringing new diagnostic information at the cellular level. X-ray morphed from analog films to digital, and virtually all medical images became "soft" files on the electronic networks. As imaging departments in healthcare facilities have migrated from film to digital, the display and storage systems have had to migrate too. These new digital imaging storage and display systems are called picture archiving and communication systems (PACS).


Most PACS handle images from various medical imaging instruments, including ultrasound, MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), CT, endoscopy, mammograms, etc. The focus of this TriMark Publications report is to analyze and describe the PACS market segments. PACS market penetration in the U.S. healthcare space has been significant, at almost 90%. A PACS network typically consists of a central server that stores a database containing the images connected to one or more clients via a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) that provides or utilizes the images. More and more PACS utilize Internet-based technologies as their means of communication. This allows remote viewing and diagnosis with implications for both civilian and military healthcare facilities. Since radiology departments dominate the production of images, interconnections with radiology information systems (RIS) are also looked at in this study.

Sunday, 11 September 2011

Biomarker Technology Platforms for Cancer Diagnoses and Therapies


Published: September 2011
No. of Pages: 343
Price: $ 3400


Until superior therapeutic treatments are developed to prevent, treat and cure cancer, the best means of reducing mortality and morbidity in a disease this complex is early detection and diagnosis. In the major solid cancer types such as lung, breast, colon and prostate, long-term survival rates drop precipitously once metastatis has occurred. The case is clear for development of biomarkers for early detection and screening tests for diseases such as breast, colon, ovarian and lung cancer. In addition, diagnostic measurement of cancer disease progression is essential to successful disease management. For these reasons, development of new and effective biomarkers for cancer detection and diagnosis is central to the cancer problem. 


The use of nucleic acid biomarker diagnostics have begun to answer these questions. Protein biomarkers are also useful. The purpose of this TriMark Publications report is to describe the specific segment of the cancer diagnostics market which develops new biomarker technology platforms for diagnosing and treating cancer. Biomarkers are useful in following the course of cancer and evaluating which therapeutic regimes are most effective for a particular type of cancer, as well as determining long-term susceptibility to cancer or recurrence. This study Biomarker Technology Platforms for Cancer Diagnoses and Therapies particularly examines those clinical measurement devices, and their reagents and supplies, which are meant to be used in hospitals, clinics, commercial laboratories and doctor’s offices to diagnose and monitor cancer. The examination also provides an in-depth discussion of the application of biomarkers in developing novel targeted cancer therapeutics, their predication response and efficacy, as well as their use in diagnosis of cancer. 



Thursday, 11 August 2011

European Medical Imaging Markets

Published: May 2011
No. of Pages: 110
Price: $ 3400







The European market for medical imaging equipment continues to thrive despite the impact of a global economic recession. As such, the European medical imaging market represents a dynamic and robust sector which will progressively represent an increasingly important sub-market within the medical device business. In order to provide a comprehensive and relevant analysis of the European medical imaging market, this TriMark Publications report covers the major medical imaging modalities of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and ultrasound. In order to reflect the ongoing shifts in the utilization of the modalities from single to multimodality systems, this study also includes analyzes of the European markets for PET/CT and SPECT/CT.

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While the European medical imaging market is dominated by a handful of multinational players, this report surveys almost all of the companies known to be marketing, manufacturing or developing medical imaging equipment and supplies in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Benelux countries, Scandinavia and the rest of Europe (ROE). Each company is discussed in extensive depth with a section on its history, product line, business and marketing analysis, and a subjective commentary of the company’s market position. Detailed tables and charts with sales forecasts and market data are also included. To complete the analysis of the European market, this report also reviews other factors which are instrumental in shaping the future direction of Europe's medical imaging sector. The study looks at pricing, reimbursement issues, provides an assessment of the purchasing processes for capital equipment in each target market, and reviews alternative funding methods for capital equipment purchases and the regulatory environment with its inherent issues and challenges.
 

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Nuclear Cardiology Markets

Published: May 2011
No. of Pages: 252
Price: $ 3400







Nuclear imaging for cardiac diseases helps in accurately diagnosing the disease and blood flow blockages. Gamma cameras and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners are the key imaging devices used for cardiac procedures. Though nuclear imaging in cardiology faces competition from other methods, the impact is relatively limited. Demand for diagnostic medical imaging equipment is mainly driven by the number of diagnostic procedures. The application of PET's clinical use, its combined use with other imaging equipment and the current shift to PET/CT imaging and SPECT/CT imaging are the important factors driving the dramatic rise in procedural volumes.

This TriMark Publications study discusses key products in nuclear cardiology and examines the trends that are stimulating this market. This market research report includes a survey of all major companies actively engaged in marketing, manufacturing or developing nuclear cardiological instrumentation, with each company discussed in depth. The primarily focus on three major segments of the nuclear cardiology market: 1) devices, 2) PACS (picture archiving and communications systems) and RIS (radiology information systems) and 3) radiopharmaceuticals. This examination discusses products, trends, new developments and compensation issues that are currently affecting or are likely to affect the nuclear cardiology market soon. Detailed tables and charts with sales forecasts and market share data are also included.

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Table Of Contents

1. Overview
1.2 Scope
1.3 Methodology
1.4 Executive Summary

2. Overview of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
2.1 Heart Diseases in Men
2.2 Heart Diseases in Women
2.3 Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases in the U.S.
2.3.1 Prevalence of CVD in Ethnic Groups: U.S.
2.3.2 Global CVD Mortality
2.3.3 Economic Cost of CVD in the U.S.
2.3.4 CVD Mortality in Europe
2.4 CVD Mortality in China
2.5 CVD Prevalence and Mortality in India
2.6 Aneurysm
2.6.1 Detection of Aneurysm
2.7 Angina
2.7.1 Prevalence of Angina
2.8 Atherosclerosis
2.8.1 Imaging of Atherosclerosis
2.9 Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
2.9.1 Embolic Stroke
2.9.2 Cerebral Hemorrhage
2.9.3 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
2.9.4 Imaging Devices Used for Detecting Stroke
2.10 Congestive Heart Failure
2.10.1 Imaging Modalities Used for the Detection of Congestive Heart Failure
2.11 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
2.11.1 Imaging of CAD
2.12 Nuclear Imaging for Heart Diseases
2.12.1 Technological Advances in Nuclear Cardiology
2.12.1.1 Development of New Pharmacologic Stress Agents and Protocols
2.12.1.2 Development of New Tracers
2.12.1.3 New Computer Algorithms and Tools
2.12.1.3 New Gamma Camera Technology
2.12.1.4 Hybrid Systems and Image Fusion
2.13 Trends in Cardiac Imaging

3. Popular Modalities Used in Nuclear Cardiology
3.1 SPECT/CT
3.1.1 General Architecture of SPECT/CT
3.1.2 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: CT Based Attenuation Correction
3.1.4 SPECT/CT for Cardiac Disease Detection: An Economic Conundrum
3.1.4.1 SPECT/CT from the Physician’s Point of View
3.1.4.2 Cost Effectiveness vs. Cost and Reimbursement
3.1.4.3 Factors to Drive Sales and Utilization of SPECT/CT
3.1.4.4 Newer SPECT Cameras
3.1.4.5 New Ultrafast Camera Designs
3.1.4.6 Basic Design of a Gamma Camera
3.2 Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
3.2.1 Basic Design of a PET System
3.2.2 Application of PET in Cardiology
3.2.3 PET and Heart Disease Diagnosis
3.2.4 PET and Heart Disease Staging
3.2.5 Reimbursement Cuts for Cardiac PET in 2011
3.2.6 Growth of PET in Cardiology
3.2.6.1 PET/CT Hybridization
3.2.6.2 Cost Considerations in PET Scanners
3.2.7 PET/CT in Cardiology
3.2.7.1 Positron Emitting Tracers
3.3.1 The Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3.3.2 The Exercise Stress Test (Treadmill Stress Test, TMT)
3.3.3 Echocardiography
3.3.4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
3.3.5 Multi-slice Computed Tomography (MSCT)
3.3.6 Contrast Coronary Angiography (CA) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

4. Nuclear Medicine
4.1 Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
4.2 Suppliers of Radioisotopes
4.3 Isotopes Used in Medicine
4.4 Cyclotron Radioisotopes
4.5 Radiopharmaceuticals in PET Imaging
4.6 Radiopharmaceuticals for Clinical Cardiac PET Imaging
4.6.1 Nitrogen-13 Ammonia
4.6.2 Rubidium-82
4.6.3 Oxygen-15 Water
4.6.4 Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose
4.7 Generator Produced PET Radiopharmaceuticals
4.8 Radiopharmaceuticals in SPECT

5. Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in Cardiology
5.1 Trends in Cardiology PACS
5.1.1 Remote Reading of PACS
5.1.2 Double-Digit Growth in CardioPACS

6. Advances in Nuclear Cardiology
6.1 Myocardial Function
6.2 Myocardial Perfusion
6.3 Gated Myocardial Perfusion SPECT
6.4 Advances in Software for Gated SPECT
6.5 Gated Myocardial Perfusion SPECT in the Era of Multi-Detector CT
6.6 PET and Imaging of Myocardial Metabolism
6.7 Imaging Myocardial Innervation
6.8 Radionuclide Imaging of Atherosclerotic Lesions
6.9 Stem Cell Imaging
6.10 Gene Therapy