Healthcare

The medical device sector is in a transitional period where stakeholders are seeking to concurrently enact seemingly contradictory measures of improving quality of care while reducing the cost burden of that care. The key to achieving these goals includes developing strategies towards operational efficiency. This research service evaluates the curr...

30 Sep 2015  |  North America  |  Market Research

The North American Patient Handling Systems Market

Increased Adoption of Patient Lifts in US Acute Care Hospitals Drives Market Growth

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In this study of the North American patient handling systems market, patient lifts are broadly segmented as ceiling and floor lifts. End users are segmented as acute care hospitals, long-term care, and home care. The US market accounts for about 83% of the total market by revenue and is expected to grow faster than the Canadian market. Penetration ...

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a complex condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull. About 50% of the patient population receiving treatment for TMD complains of pain after 5 years of treatment, and about 20% of the population experiences long-term disability. Estimated annual heal...

10 Jun 2015  |  North America  |  Market Research

Analysis of the US Advanced Wound Care Technologies Market

Emerging Technologies Expand Wound Applications

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Cost pressures from cuts in reimbursement, the PPACA imposed excise tax, and rising cost of materials are straining profitability for many wound care companies that develop products for established market segments. This research service examines the US advanced wound care technologies market to illustrate the challenges faced by market participants...

The medical device supply chain is a complex and regulated system requiring increased internal and external attention. Improving efficacy and efficiency are important as manufacturing, distribution, and transportation become increasingly globalized. Market consolidation, advanced technologies, and customized cost-saving strategies will continue as ...

The eyewear industry can be a complex market as consumers have various discriminating needs. The wearable market is predominately saturated with activity trackers, but within four years, Frost & Sullivan believes that smart eyewear and watches could be growing at far higher rates. We have segmented the eyewear market into three broad categories: co...

This market insight provides an overview of the emerging trends, key growth drivers, and future directions in the matured neonatal and infant care equipment market in the United States. Key unmet market needs and potential game-changing strategies have also been discussed. In addition to this, the market insight looks at the market challenges, tren...

Oral appliances (OAs) are devices that can be used in the treatment of sleep disorders, more specifically, sleep apnea. To those who obtain proper diagnosis, there are two main non-surgical treatment options: oral appliances or positive airway pressure. While both techniques have their benefits and drawbacks, OAs have been increasing in in populari...