Frost.com - Healthcare Research http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/HC00 - Healthcare Research en-us Market Insight SMi present their 2nd Annual Conference In Vitro Diagnostics SMi's 2nd annual In Vitro Diagnostics will provide an integral forum to leaders in biotech, pharma and labs to discuss the value of diagnostics and overcome challenges posed by regulatory bodies. Make sure you attend this event and walk away with all the essential knowledge needed to maximise the potential, profitability and sustainability of your business. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196030183 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196030183 Technical Insights Alert Medical Devices Technology Alert. Low-Cost Noninvasive IR-Based Scanning System for Melanoma Diagnosis; Using Encapsulated Cell Technology for Treating RP and AMD; Regulatory Factors Affecting Market Entry for Innovators in the US This issue profiles a low-cost noninvasive IR-based scanning system for melanoma diagnosis, using encapsulated cell technology for treating retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, and regulatory factors affecting market entry for innovators in the USA. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-A1-00-00 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:47:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-A1-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Diagnostic Test Offers Risk Assessment for Graft Rejection; Genetic Variant Enhances Risk of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers; Patient Specific Profiling For Cancer Treatment This issue profiles a diagnostic test that offers risk assessment for graft rejection, a genetic variant that enhances risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers, and a patient-specific profiling for cancer treatment. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1F-00-00 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:42:40 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1F-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Drug Discovery Technology Alert. Small Molecule Drug for Metastatic Melanoma; Light-Activated Drug for Solid Tumors and Benign Neoplasms; Snake Venom Toxins as Potential Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases This issue profiles a small molecule drug for metastatic melanoma, a light-activated drug for solid tumors and benign neoplasms, and using snake venom toxins as potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D950-00-24-00-00 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:39:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D950-00-24-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Healthcare Information Technology Market in China This Frost & Sullivan research service covers the state of the China Healthcare Information Technology Market, examining drivers and restraints for growth, pricing, technology, legislation, demand and geographical trends. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitive situation is performed. The market is further divided into two sub segments including Administrative and Clinical Healthcare IT. The study completes with a section on key strategic recommendations and future outlook. The information is derived from extensive interviews with respondents such as chief executive officers, marketing managers, business development directors etc. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P3A6-01-00-00-00 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:06:50 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P3A6-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service An Overview of Medical Device Supply Chain and Trends in Europe This study An Overview of Medical Device Supply Chain Trends in Europe outlines the general overview of medical device supply chain in Europe, vulnerabilities in the process, benefits and demand in the medical device supply chain industry. The study also discusses effective role of each resource in the supply chain management - suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers. Main focus of the study: Supplier diversity in Europe, Mergers and Acquisition in 2009, manufacturing complexities, professional networking sites for manufacturers, distribution strategies, value drivers to customer equity, outsourcing opportunities and projected supply chain trends for the European health care sector. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M556-01-00-00-00 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:06:50 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M556-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Nutrition Research Alert. Low-Fat Vegetarian Diet Enhances Macronutrient Acceptability in Diabetics; Effect of Iron-Fortified Rice on Iron Status in Young Children; Nonheme Iron Intake and Risk of Hypertension This issue profiles a low-fat vegetarian diet that enhances macronutrient acceptability in diabetics, effect of iron-fortified rice on iron status in young children, and effects of n-3 FAs supplementation on vascular functioning in type 2 diabetes mellitus. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D813-00-77-00-00 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:36:52 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D813-00-77-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Diagnosis of Hormone Hypersensitivity and Treatment of PMS; Compound for Treating Intractable Form of Heart Failure; Biological Roles of the Candidate miRNAs This issue profiles diagnosis of hormone hypersensitivity and treatment of PMS, compound for treating intractable form of heart failure, and biological roles of the candidate miRNAs. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1E-00-00 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:21:49 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1E-00-00 Market Insight How Important is Business Analytics and Intelligence for Healthcare? The growing importance of the business analytics and intelligence solutions among the healthcare providers in Europe, only reiterates the fact that healthcare institutions is undergoing a metamorphosis - From a mere care delivery centres to consumer driven, business performance centres. Business analytic solutions could be considered as the face of business intelligence solutions. The business analytics solutions assist the healthcare providers to make the best use of the available medical data structured and unstructured. This is put to great use for clinical decisions at the point of care. The usability of the available medical data has been improved from just 20.0% usable to complete usable data. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738048 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738048 Market Insight Digitized Medical Image Post-Processing: Will Thin-Client Solutions make Individual Work-Stations Obsolete? The increasing wave of digitized medical images from various modalities such as MRI, CT, Ultrasound, etc have led to innovation in technologies such as CAD (Computer Aided Diagnosis), PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), and medical image post processing. Image processing has evolved in the last three to four years and has enhanced the methods by which radiologists and other physicians interpret digitized images. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738185 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738185 Market Insight Open & Collaborative Innovation in Life Science R&D Frost & Sullivan is media partner for this event which will be looking at Open & Collaborative Innovation specifically in life sciences industry. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194667475 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194667475 Market Insight 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement in Central & Eastern Europe Frost & Sullivan is media partner for this event which will present the most updated and original perspectives on communicating the cost-effectiveness of high valued drugs to key stakeholders in the former communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE EU members, The Balkans, Russia and the former Soviet states). http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194667700 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194667700 Press Release Technological Advances Provide a Fillip to the European IV Therapy and Enteral Nutrition Devices Market, Notes Frost & Sullivan The European intravenous (IV) therapy and enteral nutrition devices market currently offers a highly dynamic and lucrative environment. Advances in pharmacology and a wider range of blood products have substantially increased the number of possible drug therapies, which can be used with IV therapy devices. At the same time, developments in biotechnology are rapidly expanding the range of available blood products. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427536 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427536 Technical Insights Alert Medical Devices Technology Alert. Meta Analysis on Carotid Artery Stenting; Decision Making System for Diagnosing Psychiatric State; Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Emphysema This issue profiles meta analysis of carotid artery stenting, a decision making system for assessing and diagnosing a psychiatric state, and a minimally invasive treatment option for emphysema. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9F-00-00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:02:36 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9F-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Cell Screening Assay for Reporting Hepatitis C Virus Infections; Technique for Synthesizing Anticancer Compounds Family; Examining RNA Polymerase s Ability To Handle Damaged DNA This issue profiles a cell screening assay for reporting hepatitis c virus infections, technique for synthesizing a family of anticancer compounds, and examining RNA polymerase's ability to handle damaged DNA. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1D-00-00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:02:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1D-00-00 Market Insight Infection Control Lack of Compliance in Western Europe Hospital infections are the leading cause of post-operative complications in patients with reduced immunity. Infections that result from treatment in a hospital or a healthcare service unit and are not related to a patient's original condition are called Nosocomial infections or Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI). http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193993564 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193993564 Market Insight Challenges for the Pharmaceutical Industry in an Age of Managed Healthcare From birth control pills to antiviral drugs, the pharmaceutical industry has shaped not only how people live, but has also been instrumental in pushing the limits of life itself. It is perhaps not surprising then that global revenues for pharmaceuticals topped more than $600 billion in 2007, with Americans spending $246 billion in 2009. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193790865 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193790865 Technical Insights Alert Medical and Diagnostic Imaging Technology Alert. MRI Predicts Periprocedural Cerebral Ischemia Risk; Preoperative CT Lowers Negative Appendectomy Rate; Rapid Diagnostic Tool To Identify CAP This issue profiles using MRI to predict periprocedural cerebral ischemia risk, preoperative CT for lowering negative appendectomy rate, and a rapid diagnostic tool to identify CAP. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D860-00-44-00-00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:53:43 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D860-00-44-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Noninvasive Test Checks for Kidney Transplant Rejection; Researchers Develop Strategy To Advance Cancer Vaccine; Viral Protein that Could Inhibit the Human Complement System This issue profilesnoninvasive test checks for kidney transplant rejection, the development of a strategy to advance cancer vaccine, and a viral protein that could inhibit the human complement system. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1C-00-00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:35:19 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1C-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service South African Intravenous Therapy Devices Market The South African intravenous therapy devices markets research service entail an overview of the metrics defining this market. It gives insight into the key challenges, drivers, and restraints that impact this market currently as well as how these variables will impact the future market. Based on these findings, a seven year revenue forecast is done for each segment that defines this market. The research service further describes the competitive environment through a Porter's and SWOT analysis and gives market shares of the major companies offering products in this market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M523-01-00-00-00 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:31:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M523-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Investment Trends and Opportunities in Hospital Construction Market in South Africa This research service provides an in-depth analysis of capital flows and investments trends in hospital construction markets in South Africa. It presents a general insight into general healthcare financing processes in South Africa, as well as analyses of general dynamics within private and public hospital sectors. Hospital construction and revitalisation markets are further analysed in great detail for the two sectors. Particular focus is given on quantifying capital expenditures for the two sectors, identifying trends in investments, and forecasting capital expenditures over the period 2009 to 2015. Opportunities available to medical device suppliers are specifically identified and quantified in this research service. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M45F-01-00-00-00 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:31:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M45F-01-00-00-00 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Oridion for Its Client Value and Unparalleled Technology Leadership in the Ventilation Monitoring Market Based on its recent analysis of the ventilation monitoring and capnography markets, Frost & Sullivan proudly presents Oridion with the 2010 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. Frost & Sullivan recognizes the outstanding effort Oridion has made in providing customer value and increasing customer acceptance and adoption of capnography and ventilation monitoring technologies. By doing so, it has expanded the growing and evolving capnography market and succeeded in accelerating capnography's penetration into existing and new clinical environments where it fulfills important, previously unmet clinical needs. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193374664 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193374664 Press Release A first for India: Frost & Sullivan Initiates Voice of Indian Automotive Customers 2009: Evaluation of Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing Features in Vehicles Frost & Sullivan initiated the first ever study evaluating the health, wellness, and wellbeing (HWW) features that customers look for in their cars. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192913184 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192913184 Press Release Rising Popularity of Home Care Underlines Rise of Care Management Markets across Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan Europe's patient population is moving towards long-term care and homecare from hospitals and other clinical settings. Consequently, the significance of nursing and residential care services is on the rise. Unlike the past decade, therefore, the number of care homes in Europe has shown an increase. At the same time, care managers have been becoming technology savvy. As the adoption rates of care management systems surges, the potential of care management markets across Europe is improving. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192815325 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192815325 Market Engineering Research Service South African Joint Replacements Market The South African joint replacements market provides an overview of the orthopaedic market in South Africa by providing specific market metrics on various joint replacements. The research service discusses the challenges, drivers and restraints faced and these are used to forecast revenue from 2009 until 2016. A competitor overview compliments the findings of each segment. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M511-01-00-00-00 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:34:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M511-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Drug Discovery Technology Alert. Mushroom-Derived Cancer Drug; Repositioned Drugs for PAD Treatment; Magnetic Nanoparticles Show Promise for in vitro Capture and Isolation of Cancer Cells This issue profiles mushroom-derived cancer drug, repositioned drugs for peripheral artery disease treatment, and magnetic nanoparticles that show promise for in vitro capture and isolation of cancer cells. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D950-00-23-00-00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:18:20 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D950-00-23-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Medical Devices Technology Alert. Digital IVUS Catheter for Endovascular Procedures; Affordable Diagnostic Solution in Resource Poor Settings; Pulsed Electromagnetic Field for Peripheral Neuropathy This issue profiles a digital IVUS catheter for endovascular procedures, an affordable diagnostic solution for resource poor settings, and a pulsed electromagnetic field for peripheral neuropathy. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9E-00-00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:54:55 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9E-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Generating iPSC from Both Mouse and Human Cells; New Vaccine Technology against Allergy; Leukemia Treatment Using Umbilical Cord Cell This issue profiles generating iPSC from both mouse and human cells, a new vaccine technology for allergies, and using umbilical cord cells for leukemia treatment. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1B-00-00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:31:37 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1B-00-00 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Doxa AB for Ceramir Crown & Bridge its Pioneering Biocompatible Dental Cement Based on its recent research on the dental devices market, Frost & Sullivan presents Doxa AB with the 2010 European Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation of the Year for its Ceramir Crown & Bridge, a dental cement. The first of its kind, Doxa's product is based on the unique Ceramir technology that is developed by nano-structurally integrating bioceramics. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192460686 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192460686 Press Release Advances in Diagnostic Tests Promote a More Targeted Approach to Treatment of Systemic Fungal Infections, Finds Frost & Sullivan With fast-paced advancements in technology, the number of patients diagnosed with systemic fungal infections (SFIs) is expected to increase steadily over the next five years. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192350054 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192350054 Market Insight Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Second Annual - Combination Drug Therapies Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Second Annual - Combination Drug Therapies http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192141607 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192141607 Press Release Biomarkers' Role in Reducing Drug Development Time and Costs to Boost the European Biomarker Analysis Market, Notes Frost & Sullivan The Biomarker analysis market has excellent growth potential. The omics' revolution of the last decade has ensured that the field of biomarker research will test the frontiers of biomedical research in the coming years. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216731 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216731 Technical Insights Alert Futuretech Alert. Obstructive Sleep Apnea--Rising Awareness Sustains Development of Novel Treatment Approaches This issue of Futuretech Alert profiles the key driving forces and challenging forces that influence the development of sleep apnea-related treatment devices. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-A8-00-00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:36:33 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-A8-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. New Method Discovered for Studying Hepatitis C; Pharmacological Agent That Targets Vimentin and GFAP Simultaneously During Gliosis; Gene Networks Predict Gene Functions in Multicellular Animals This issue profiles a new method for studying hepatitis C, a pharmacological agent that targets vimentin and gfap simultaneously during gliosis, and gene networks that predict gene functions in multicellular animals. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1A-00-00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:45:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-1A-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Nutrition Research Alert. Western Style Diet and Colorectal Cancer; Obesity Indicators and Cardiometabolic Status in Preschool Children; Effect of Dietary Fiber on Body Weight and Waist Circumference This issue profiles obesity indicators and cardiometabolic status in preschool children, effect of dietary fiber on body weight and waist circumference, and association between dietary protein intake and calcium metabolism. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D813-00-76-00-00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:54:51 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D813-00-76-00-00 Market Insight Risk-Sharing & Value-Based Pricing Schemes There is clearly an increasing need for more innovative pricing and reimbursement agreements to help to balance the often conflicting objectives of pharmaceutical and medical technology manufacturers, payers, health technology assessors (HTA), physicians and patients. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191320590 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191320590 Market Insight Enhancing Performance of Early Phase Drug Developement Projects The pharmaceutical industry is constantly facing increasing demands for efficiency and cost effectiveness, making the development of project management skills and tools combined with their flawless application critical to deliver the best chance of success for a new compound. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191365489 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191365489 Market Insight Infection Control - Lack of Compliance in Western Europe Hospital infections are the leading cause of post-operative complications in patients with reduced immunity. Infections that result from treatment in a hospital or a healthcare service unit and are not related to a patient's original condition are called nosocomial infections or Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI). Typically, they surface after 48 hours or more of hospitalization and within 30 days after discharge. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191386239 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191386239 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Ghanaian Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation & Advancement Award Conferred on LaGray Chemical Company The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Ghanaian Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation & Advancement Award is presented to LaGray Chemical Company, the first local Ghanaian company to manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191393488 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191393488 Press Release Frost & Sullivan: Healthcare-Markt in Russland: Regierungsinitiativen schaffen Optionen f r lukrative Gesch fte Trotz der unsicheren Wirtschaftlage birgt der russische Healthcare-Markt nach wie vor ein enormes Potenzial. Gr ter Wachstumstreiber sind umfassende Regierungsma nahmen, die den desolaten Zustand des russischen Gesundheitssystems verbessern und eine demographische Wende einleiten sollen. Au erdem nimmt das Gesundheitsbewusstsein in der russischen Bev lkerung stetig zu, und auch die Einkommen d rften weiter steigen. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191311813 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191311813 Press Release HIV/AIDS Clinical Diagnostics' Impressive R&D Significantly Cuts down the Prevalence Rates of the Disease, Finds Frost & Sullivan Rising consumer awareness that early diagnosis and treatment can delay the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to anti-immuno deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has had a telling impact on the sales of HIV tests. The introduction of antiretroviral drugs has considerably delayed the onset of AIDS and the global prevalence rate has dropped by two-thirds. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191226957 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191226957 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Improved HCV Therapy through New DNA-Based Technology; Cells Responsible for Childhood Leukemia Identified; New Insights into Brain Development and Function This issue profiles improved HCV therapy through new DNA-based technology, researchers identify cells responsible for childhood leukemia, and new insights into brain development and function. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-19-00-00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:14:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-19-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Medical Devices Technology Alert. Linear Micro Motor for Medical Applications; Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Type 2 Diabetes; Endothelial Cells Engineered To Grow Blood Vessels This issue profiles a a linear micro motor used for medical applications, gastric electrical stimulation for type 2 diabetes, and endothelial cells engineered to grow blood vessels. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9D-00-00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:59:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D850-00-9D-00-00 Press Release South Africa's NHI Has Major Ramifications for Private Healthcare The proposal for a National Health Insurance (NHI) was without doubt the most significant development in South Africa's healthcare sector in 2010. The aim of the NHI is to create universal healthcare coverage for all the country's citizens. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683774 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683774 Technical Insights Alert Genetic Technology Alert. Gene Expression Linked To Mood Regulation Functioning in Central Nervous System; Protein-Based Technique for Blood Vessels Regrowth; miRNA Can Supress Lung Tumors in Mice This issue profiles gene expression linked to mood regulation functioning in the central nervous system, a protein-based technique for blood vessels' regrowth, and miRNA that can supress lung tumors in mice. Strategic partnership details and some important patents have also been included. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-18-00-00 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:44:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D755-00-18-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Medical and Diagnostic Imaging Technology Alert. Tiny Camera for Single-Use Medical Devices; RFID-Based Syringes Address Contrast Imaging Administration Flaws; MRI-Guided Laser-Induced Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors This issue profiles using a tiny camera for single-use medical devices, RFID-based syringes that address contrast imaging administration flaws, and MRI-guided laser-induced interstitial thermal therapy for brain tumors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D860-00-43-00-00 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:44:25 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D860-00-43-00-00 Press Release Asia the new Global Healthcare epicenter Frost & Sullivan believes that the healthcare industry is undergoing a paradigm shift from "sickness care" to "wellness". Focused on the 5 Ps Preventive, Pre-emptive, Personalized, Predictive and Personal Responsibility the healthcare industry in Asia Pacific is expected to grow to US$349 billion by 2012. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276978 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276978 Market Engineering Research Service U.S. Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices Markets This research service analyzes market trends in the U.S. sleep apnea diagnostic and therapeutic devices market since 2005, predicts future changes in market measurements through 2015, and discusses specific challenges facing industry participants and strategic recommendations targeted to overcome these challenges. The major segments covered are sleep apnea diagnostic and therapeutic devices. Market revenues and unit shipments are presented and discussed and sub-segmented by these different settings. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N66F-01-00-00-00 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:48:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N66F-01-00-00-00 Press Release Western European Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Devices Market Offers Opportunities for Entrants with Advanced Products, Reveals Frost & Sullivan The highly competitive western European percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) devices market offers growth potential for entrants providing technologically advanced products. The technology involved in the market for PCI devices is highly complex. In addition, new product launches occur frequently, requiring expert explanation. Such trends are creating solid growth opportunities. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190164300 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190164300