The impending publication of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) next month may affect diagnosis rates of conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), both in the US and worldwide.
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13-May-2013
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New market entrants are set to defend the neurodegenerative diseases market from the looming patent cliff, leading global market revenue to increase from US$8.8 billion in 2012 to US$11 billion in 2018.
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13-May-2013
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The global x-ray systems market will continue to grow in the near future, thanks to the continued adoption of technologically advanced digital variants and increased penetration into the Asia-Pacific, but the healthcare industry shift towards the use of ultrasound diagnostic devices is providing a significant challenge.
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09-May-2013
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The introduction of generic statins has kick-started a decline that will see the global statins market lose over US$7 billion in revenue by 2018
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02-May-2013
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Emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are witnessing encouraging growth in the lubricants industry, while recent economic crises have seen developed US and European economies losing market share.
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02-May-2013
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While high disease prevalence is encouraging pharmaceuticals companies to enter into the ADHD market, a lack of understanding surrounding the condition is making drug development problematic.
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30-Apr-2013
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The Indian government’s plan to extend market-based pricing to all products listed in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) will spark a price war and impair the recent expansion of the oncology therapeutics market.
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16-Apr-2013
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Rapid expansion in coverage over the coming years will see the Filipino seasonal influenza vaccine market quadruple in size by 2018.
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16-Apr-2013
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Chronic diseases represent an overwhelming burden for healthcare systems in developed countries, thanks to increasingly elderly populations, and a clear need exists for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to help lift the load off stretched healthcare resources.
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15-Apr-2013
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After years of steady but unimpressive growth, the global carbon fiber industry is finally set for a boom in revenue, thanks to burgeoning demand from the wind energy market.
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02-Apr-2013
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Over a million new cases of cancer are diagnosed globally per year, and the disease burden is expected to rise as elderly populations grow across many countries and unhealthy lifestyles remain commonplace. However, cancer vaccines, the latest treatment option, may be restricted to the developed counties due to their high price.
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28-Mar-2013
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Initiatives aimed at cutting carbon emissions and establishing long term energy security will see renewable energy claim a 36% share of global cumulative installed capacity by the end of the decade.
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27-Mar-2013
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Cancer vaccines may have something to offer both early-stage and late-stage cancer patients, as a therapeutic option to significantly delay disease progression and increase overall survival.
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27-Mar-2013
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The global market for Lithium-ion (Li-ion), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) batteries will expand by 119% by 2020, thanks largely to the irresistible growth of electronic portable devices such as smartphones and laptop computers.
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26-Mar-2013
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Developing new vaccine products is a costly, lengthy and uncertain process, but the resounding success of the first blockbuster vaccine is making healthcare companies sit up and take notice of this potential goldmine.
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21-Mar-2013
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Pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Merck are fighting it out in the vaccination market, as countries pick sides in their cervical cancer vaccination programs.
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21-Mar-2013
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China remains an attractive target for pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, and major players from around the world are flocking to benefit from cut-price production.
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18-Mar-2013
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An increase in offshore discoveries is prompting a surge in exploration activity across the Middle East and Africa and driving up the amount spent on drilling.
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12-Mar-2013
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The emerging economies of China and India will prove the major growth locations for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) industry in coming years, thanks to rising awareness, increased affordability and improved living standards.
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04-Mar-2013
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Demand for ammonia is on the increase, as India and China lead a trend among emerging countries seeking to become self-sufficient in terms of food production, using ammonia-based fertilizers to do so.
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04-Mar-2013
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Booming Exploration and Production (E&P) expenditure will see the global oil field services industry climb significantly in value in the near future.
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27-Feb-2013
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The opioid pain management market will continue to evolve over the coming years with new products and post-marketing studies that aim to reduce the risk of abuse.
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14-Feb-2013
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Since 2004, the market for mAbs in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has experienced tremendous growth, and it is on the verge of entering a historically unprecedented scenario over the next six years.
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11-Feb-2013
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Dentists are putting a smile back on many faces, as the dental implants market is set to almost double in value over the next six years.
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06-Feb-2013
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The Asia-Pacific region has rapidly emerged as the largest global consumer of cumene over the last decade, thanks to changes in the petrochemical industry.
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05-Feb-2013
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