Venture capitalists are always on the lookout for good business opportunity and medical device investing is one such area. The global medical devices industry with annual sales in 2209 surpassing USD 220 billion and is quite huge, innovative and highly competitive. Of this, US alone occupy 41% of the share.Medical device like ultrasound machine, stents for clogged arteries have seen a bumpy ride due to the economic slowdown. Over...more
As the parent of a child who is autistic you are probably looking for the best treatments for your child. Autism is incredibly complicated and even the experts in this field disagree about how best to treat it. Every case of autism is a little different, so you really have to find the right treatment for each individual based on his or her needs. In this article we will talk about some of the autism treatments that are effective.Sensory...more
Growth of cytotoxics will remain static over the forecast period with a CAGR of -0.1%. Several blockbuster products are due to undergo patent expiry over the forecast period and the loss of their branded sales will negatively impact on the growth of this market. But the launch of a number of drugs in rare indications will stabilize growth in this market and offset its decline from generic entry.Scope *In-depth analysis of the current and future cytotoxic therapies market across the US, 5EU and Japan, plus a rest of world snapshot *Cytotoxic therapy sales forecasts for brands and generics from 2009 to 2019 *Assessment of the leading cancer brands and drug classes to identify key success factors within this sector *Assess the strategies of the leading companies in the cytotoxics marketHighlights Sales of cytotoxic drugs are forecast to decline in the seven major markets from $14 billion in 2009 to $13.9 billion by 2019, at a CAGR of -0.1%. The launch of Dacogen (decitabine; Eisai/Johnson & Johnson) and Vidaza (azacitidine; Celgene) in the 5EU and Japanese markets will slow down the decline in cytotoxic sales over the forecast period. In 2009, Taxotere (docetaxel;...more
Generic drug manufacturers are taking over brand name drugs faster than you can imagine.And actually it is great for people because they are able to buy cheap and quality equivalents of brand name drugs.On the other hand huge brand name manufacturers are suffering from this situation.So to improve their market, Pfizer Inc was set to...more
Every year, in October you come face with new ICD-9 codes that you need to add to your diagnosis arsenal. This time too it's no exception what with the new estasia, congenital malformation, and body mass index (BMI) codes you'll need to know. Here are some of the proposed changes that'll impact your cardiology practice so that you are...more
There are many options available today that can help keep senior citizens safe and secure in their own home while also helping to keep them independent of nursing home facilities, with medical alarms the senior citizens get immediate help they are in emergency. Most people want to live independently as long as possible, even when they are elderly or disabled. With a medical alarm, not only can your family member live independently longer, but they can also have access to help in a medical emergency, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As we all know too well, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. If you are nowhere near a telephone if and when sudden illness or an injury happens, the least complicated of situations can turn dire in a short amount of time. With medical alarms help is almost immediately dispatched out to help you even if you are not able to speak. You just have to push the button, and call will connect to the help center.Medical alarm systems are made to be worn either around the neck or as a wristband, whichever is easier to access. They are very easy to use as well. If the individual needs help, they simply press the panic button of the medical...more
It is true that there are many cases of medical malpractice. Many die because of the inefficiency of a doctor, a nurse, a hospital or any medical practitioner. But there are also times that these health personnel are victims of wrong accusations....more
Only a few breakthroughs have been made in the field of biomedical sciences without controversies. Use of stem cell technology has triggered the hottest debate between scientists and the ethical groups. Ethical groups are opposing stem cell...more
In an emergency situation it is difficult to stop yourself from going into the first medical facility you come across. This may not seem like much of a problem, at first glance, because all medical professionals have been through...more
When looking to get Medical Finance, Sunshine Brokers are the experts. They are the only organisation in the country that can process the loan within 24 hours of approval.How? Thats a great question and one that is easily answered. The loan crew at...more
Door knocking the banking institutions for a Medical Finance loan? Queuing up at your local bank just to be told the manager is busy? Waiting weeks to find out if your application passed muster? Thanks to Sunshine Brokers you can kiss those days...more
If the title of this article sounds rather extreme, then rest assured it is no exaggeration. The best acid reflux help that you can be given is indeed to forget about all that drug based medication and search for a totally natural...more