Currently, the U.S. and Japan are leading the world in telemedicine, with the U.S. ahead of Japan in this regard. With all the attention around the U.S. and Japan, it’s easy to forget about smaller markets, like China. However, China — with its 1.4 billion inhabitants — has great potential to exceed the U.S. and Japan in this market, and there are three key reasons this may occur...
Growth has increased across all market segments as regulations become better adapted to MIS procedures. One of the key drivers for the MIS spinal device market is the increase in the target population, which is composed of aging baby boomers. The majority of procedures are performed on those individuals in the final third and quarter of their lifespan, usually over the age of 60. This age group is the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Despite rising procedural demand, market growth is expected to remain relatively...
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) and dialysis catheters represent the fastest growing segments in the vascular access market in the region. The PIVC segment is growing as new technologies are coming to market that focus on reducing infection rates and making PIVCs safer and easier to use. “The increasing prevalence of diseases and conditions that require long-term vascular access is...
Manufacturers are introducing new technologies into fundus camera systems, including angiography and fluorescent dye tracking. As a result, total fundus camera unit sales are moderately growing. Table mounted sales for both imaging modalities are being driven by the replacement of older technology. The natural growth of the market associated with the increase in the elderly populations which is directly correlated with the incidence of ocular disease.
Premium implant providers dominate the market but have recently lost share to less expensive alternatives. Premium brands have engaged in price cuts to remain competitive. These companies have reshaped the infrastructure of each segment in the U.S. dental implant market. As a result, the overall average selling price (ASP) offered by premium companies has experienced a substantial decrease.
Medtronic plc recently launched its new StealthStation(TM) technology at the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) annual conference in Los Angeles. StealthStation technology has been a mainstay in neurosurgery suites for the past 25 years, being used in more than 2.25 million procedures. With the new StealthStation(TM) S8 model, Medtronic brings an advanced solution to neurosurgeons with enhanced workflows, efficiencies, and more...