Monday, 13 January 2020

Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR) Market Dynamics, Forecast, Analysis and Supply Demand 2019

Transthyretin (TTR) Amyloidosis Market Information: Disease (Transthyretin (TTR) Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy), Gender (Male & Female), Treatment (Small Molecule Treatment), & End-User (Ambulatory Surgical Center, Clinics) – Global Forecast Till 2023                                                                                                                          
Market Scenario
The Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis market is expected to register a sturdy growth during the forecast period.  Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis is a medical condition characterized by the buildup of abnormal deposits of a protein called amyloid (amyloidosis) in a body's organs and tissues. It generally affects peripheral neuropathic or autonomic neuropathy system and cardiac system. The cardiac form of Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis puts patients at the risk of arrhythmia, cardiomegaly, and orthostatic hypertension. The global ATTR market is likely to exhibit a robust growth during the forecast period due to the probability of rising number of ATTR therapeutic drugs launches, increasing African-American population as they are genetically susceptible to amyloidosis, increasing healthcare awareness among people, and rising average income of individuals. However, the growth of this market can be hindered by stringent regulatory policies, the high cost of ATTR drugs, incorrect diagnosis of ATTR disorders and limitations of clinical trials. Lack of knowledge about this condition and unavailability of advanced diagnostic methods in the middle-income countries are the major challenges to the market.
Top Market Players
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Pfizer
  • Merck
  • Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Corino Therapeutics Inc
  • Arcturus Therapeutics
  • Proclara Bioscience
Market Segmentation                                                                                                                          
Based on region the market is segmented into Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. The American region is segmented into North America and South America. Similarly, Europe is segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe.
The global Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis market is segmented on the basis of disease type, treatment, gender, and end-user. Considering the type of disease, the market is segmented into Transthyretin (TTR) familial amyloid polyneuropathy, Transthyretin (TTR) familial amyloid cardiomyopathy, and others. On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into small molecules treatment, RNAi therapy,  organ transplantation, and others. Small molecules treatment is further segmented into tafamidis and diflunisal. On gender basis, it is segmented into male and female. According to end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and others.
Regional Market Summary
Americas dominates the market for Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis owing to the increasing prevalence of amyloidosis among adults and older population and rising geriatric population which is a major trigger factor for this disease. For instance, according to a report published by ASCO Journal in 2016 around 4,000 people developed amyloidosis each year in the United States. Thus, this rising patient pool is going to boost up the market growth during the forecast period. Additionally, factors such as increasing government initiatives and funding for research, development in advanced medical treatment options, and rising use of technologically advanced medical diagnostic devices are likely to drive the market. The presence of pharmaceutical giants such as Pfizer, Merck, etc. also propels the market growth in this region.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market. According to a report published by the United Nations in 2015the number of older people aged 60 years or over in the world is predicted to grow by 56% between 2015 and 2030, out of which 66% of the older population would reside in the Asia Pacific region. This makes the region prone to Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis as chances of its prevalence increases with the increasing age. Owing to a huge patient pool, a faster adaptation of healthcare technology, government initiatives to increase the healthcare quality, and availability favorable insurance and reimbursement policies, the market growth will be accelerated during the forecast period.  Moreover, key players such as Pfizer, Merck, etc. have been setting up their regional headquarters and manufacturing plants in countries such as Singapore, China, Japan, Korea, and Australia. Thus, the growth curve of the Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis market will see a positive trend of growth.
Europe is the second largest market and holds a healthy share in the global Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis market. The European market is expected to exhibit robust growth during the forecast period due to major driving factors such as availability of advanced treatment facilities, increasing healthcare expenditure along with growing need for better healthcare infrastructure, and government initiatives of healthcare reform.  It is reported that in the U.K., around 60 new cases of Transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis are reported annually, and the age-specific incidence rate of it is between 5.1 and 12.8 per million per year. Additionally, established medical device market and capability of inhabitants to afford diagnostics are aiding the market growth. However, the inefficacy of treatment and wrong diagnosis are hampering the market growth of this region.
The Middle East and Africa is expected to show the least growth in the market due to some major factors such as lack of awareness and limited access and availability of treatment facilities. In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are the largest markets owing to the development of the healthcare industry and rising availability of specialty care centers. But the market might show a steady growth due to the genetical susceptibility of Africans for transthyretin amyloidosis and government initiatives to improve the quality of healthcare in this region.

Gene Panel Market Segmentation Detailed Study with Forecast Up To 2019

Global Gene Panel Market: Information by Product & Service (Test Kits and Testing Services), By Technique (Amplicon-Based Approach and Hybridization-Based Approach), Design (Predesigned Gene Panels and Customized Gene Panels), Application (Cancer Risk Assessment, Diagnosis, and Pharmacogenetics), End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Research Organizations & Academic Institutes), Region (Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa) - Forecast till 2025
Market Scenario
The global gene panel market is expected to reach an approximate CAGR of 19% during the forecast period.
The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, genetic diseases, and rare diseases, increase in adoption of genetic testing, rising company initiatives, technological advancements, need for efficient prenatal diagnosis, and increasing health awareness are estimated to drive the market during the forecast period. However, factors such as expensive tests, inaccuracy in results, and security concerns of the genes are estimated to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.
Segmentation
The global gene panel market is segmented on the basis of product and service, technique, design, application, and end-user. The gene panel market, by product and service, is segmented into test kits and testing services. The global gene panel market by technique is segmented into the amplicon-based approach and hybridization-based approach. The design segment is segmented into predesigned gene panels and customized gene panels. On the basis of application, the market is categorized into cancer risk assessment, pharmacogenetics, diagnosis of congenital disorders, and other applications. The cancer risk assessment segment is further sub-segmented into syndrome-specific gene panels, high-penetrance gene panels, high and moderate-penetrance gene panels, and comprehensive cancer risk panels. On the basis of end-user, the market is categorized into hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research and academic institutes, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Key players
Some of the key players for the global gene panel market are Thermo Fisher Scientific (US), F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Switzerland), Illumina, Inc., BGI (China), Agilent Technologies (US),  Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) (US), Eurofins Scientific (US), QIAGEN (Germany), GENEWIZ, Novogene Corporation (China), Personalis (US), GATC Biotech AG (GATC Biotech) (Germany), ArcherDx (US), GeneDx., CENTOGENE AG, and others.
Regional Market Summary
The Americas dominates the global market for gene panel. The increase in the patient pool for chronic diseases, government initiatives for the development of cancer treatment, and presence of strong market players such as Thermo Fisher Scientific drive the market growth in this region. Europe (the U.K., Belgium, France, and the Netherlands) is second in the market owing to the increasing research and development activities for cancer and congenital diseases. Also, the high occurrence rate of cancer in Europe influences the market growth in Europe. According to WHO, there are 3.7 million cases of cancer in Europe every year. Furthermore, Germany is predicted to dominate the European market as there were 2, 24,089 number of deaths due to cancer in 2014. Also, technological advancements coupled with an early diagnosis of cancer is likely to drive market growth for gene panel in Germany. Asia Pacific is expected to observe growth for the global gene panel market owing to the growing prevalence of cancer and increasing health expenditure. The Middle East and Africa with the presence of low-income countries, low healthcare expenditures, and stringent government regulations accounted for the least market share.

Global Defibrillators Pads Market Production, Capacity, Revenue, Price, Gross Margin Analysis and forecast 2019-2023

Defibrillators Pads Market: By Product (Manual External, Manual Internal), by Age Group (Pediatric, Adult Defibrillator Pads), by Distribution Channel (Online, Retail, Hospital Pharmacy), and by End-Users (Hospitals & Clinics) – Global Forecast Till 2023
Market Synopsis of Global Defibrillators Pads Market:
Key Players
Medtronic, Cardiac Science Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Boston Scientific Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Cardinal Health, Biotronik SE & Co. KG, Defibtech, LLC., and  Mindray Medical are Some of the key players in the Defibrillators pads market.
Market Scenario:
Defibrillation is a procedure that involves the delivery of an electric shock to the heart which causes depolarization of the heart muscles and re-establishes normal conduction of the heart’s electrical impulse. To increase the efficacy of automated defibrillator, pads are attached to them which directly touches victim’s chest and delivers a shock to them. The gel present in the pads acts as a bonding agent and helps the AED pads to adhere firmly to the victim’s skin thus, increasing its efficacy.
Defibrillators Pads Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.
The global defibrillators pads market is majorly driven by the increasing number technical advanced devices, increasing number of regulatory approvals, rising geriatric population, abuse of alcohol, the high prevalence of cardiac diseases such as ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and cardiac arrhythmias, and growing penetration of key market players. Furthermore, the increasing awareness of healthcare, favorable reimbursement policies, increasing innovations in research and development of medical devices, as well as rising average income of individuals are fueling the market growth. However, factors such as high cost of defibrillators pads and complicated and costly surgical procedures involved in implantation defibrillators are likely to hamper the growth of the market. Lack of proper healthcare infrastructure, as well as awareness regarding diseases such as cardiac arrhythmia and tachycardia in middle-income countries, are major challenges to the market growth.
Market Segmentation:
The global defibrillators pads market is segmented on the basis of product, age group, distribution channel, and end-user. According to products, the market is segmented into manual external, manual internal, automatic external, and others
Considering the age group, the market is segmented into pediatric defibrillator pads and adult defibrillator pads.
According to the distribution channel, the market is segmented into online pharmacy, retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and others.
On account of end-user, the market is segmented into pre-hospital services, hospitals & clinics, alternate care facilities, public access market, and home healthcare services market.
Based on region the market is segmented into Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Americas region is segmented into North America and South America. Similarly, Europe is segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe.
Regional Analysis:
Americas is the global leader for defibrillators pads market owing to increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases among adults and older population and rising more elderly population which increases the vulnerability to hypertension and obesity issues which are indirect causes of heart disease.  Additionally, factors such as increasing government initiatives and funding for research, development in advanced medical treatment options, and rising demand for technologically advanced treatment are likely to enhance the growth of defibrillators pads market in the American region. For instance, according to American Heart Association, in 2014, around 31% of the deaths in the U.S. were due to cardiovascular disorders. Similarly, according to stats presented in reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  heart disease is the most common cause of death and accounted for the death of about 366,000 people in 2015. This growing rate of cardiovascular disorders is expected to have a direct effect on the growth of the defibrillators pads market as it finds whole and sole application in cardiovascular disorders. 
Europe is the second largest market and holds a healthy share in the global defibrillators pads market. The European market is expected to grow at a sturdy growth rate during the forecast period due to major driving factors like availability of advanced treatment facilities, increasing healthcare expenditure along with growing need for better healthcare infrastructure and government initiatives of healthcare reform. For instance, according to 2017 statistics presented by the European Society of Cardiology, there were more than 6 million reported new cases of cardiovascular diseases in the European Union and more than 11 million in Europe as a whole. Additionally, every year 15% of deaths in Europe occur due to cardiovascular diseases. Hence cardiovascular disease being one of the major concern in Europe contributes significantly to the market growth of this region. Additionally, Europe spent around 210 Euros in 2015 for treatment of cardiovascular disorders. This rising healthcare expenditure due to cardiovascular disorders is expected to have a positive impact on the defibrillators pads market. Developed countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. are making it compulsory for certain sports arenas, schools, government facilities, and institutes to store and maintain Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), as unavailability of defibrillators is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.
The Middle East & Africa is expected to show the least growth in the market due to some major factors such as lack of awareness, limited access and availability of treatment facilities. In the Middle East, United Arab Emirates is the largest market share owing to the development of healthcare industry and rising availability of specialty care centers.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market. According to report published by the United Nations in 2015; between 2015 and 2030, the number of older persons aged 60 years or over in the world is predicted to grow by 56 %, out of which 66% of the older population would reside in Asia-Pacific regions. This makes the region prone to metabolic disorders that would further aid the chances of cardiovascular diseases. Owing to the huge patient pool, a faster adaptation of healthcare technology, government initiatives to increase the healthcare quality, favorable insurance and reimbursement policies, and key players such as Boston Scientific Corporation and Medtronic have been setting up their regional headquarters and manufacturing plants in Singapore, China, Japan, Korea, and Australia. This is accelerating the growth of the defibrillators pads market. Moreover, raising adaption of western culture has led to increasing sedentary lifestyle due to work culture, addiction to alcohol and smoking, consumption of fast foods which are the indirect causes of cardiovascular diseases and rise in the standard of living in the region also contributes to defibrillators pads market growth. However, on the other hand, factor such as lack of skilled healthcare professionals may slow down the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to the Global Burden of Disease Report in 2016, heart diseases is expected to lead to 1.7 million deaths in India. This rising prevalence of heart diseases is expected to propel the growth of the market.

Top trends in Coronary Stent Market by 2019

Coronary Stent Market Research Report: By Type (Bare-Metal Stents, Drug-Eluting Stents, and Bio Absorbable Stents), by Mode of Delivery (Balloon-Expandable Stents and Self-Expanding Stents), by End-User (Hospitals & Clinics) - Global Forecast Till 2023
Synopsis of the Global Coronary Stent Market
The global coronary stents market is projected to touch USD 9,382.63 million at a stupendous 7.81% CAGR over the predicted years (2018-2023). Coronary stents are utilized in angioplasty for making cross-section of blood vessels wider. The stent will reduce the chest pain along with recovering survivability during acute myocardial infarction. Coronary stents are used for treating cardiac diseases namely coronary artery disease, angina pain and myocardial infarction.
There are many factors that is driving the growth of the coronary stents market. Some of these factors as per the Market Research Future (MRFR) report include increasing prevalence of CAD (coronary artery disease, innovations in coronary stents, increase in research and development of coronary stems, untapped emerging countries offering new market opportunities, lifestyle change diseases, increasing geriatric population, profound increase in healthcare coverage, advanced medical technologies, development of ICT (information and communication technology) and increase in government investment. On the contrary, factors such as high expenditure of procedures related to coronary stents coupled with accessibility of substitutes for CAD treatment is likely to hinder the growth of the coronary stents market.
Market Segmentation
Market Research Future report offers an all-inclusive segmental analysis of the coronary stents market on the basis of products and end user.
Based on products, it is segmented into Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds, Bare Metal Stents and Drug Eluting Stents. Of these, drug eluting stent is expected to lead the market during the predicted years owing to its increasing acceptance in better patient compliance, angioplasty procedures in comparison to bare metal stents. The bioresorbable stents is expected to expand at the fastest pace.
Based on end users, the coronary stents market is segmented into specialty centers, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals and clinics and others. Of these, hospitals and clinics will have the maximum market share during the predicted years. This will be followed by the ambulatory surgical centers which will expand at the fastest rate.
Regional Analysis
Based on region, the coronary stents market covers growth opportunities and latest trends across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa. Of these, North America will have a lion’s share in the market due to increasing cases of cardiovascular diseases mainly coronary artery disease, arterial blockage, cardiac arrythmia to name a few. Availability of advanced treatment methods and better therapeutic approaches has affected the growth of the market in this region in a positive way. The other factors that is driving the growth of the coronary stents market here include high disposable income, increasing medical awareness among the people here and existence of leading medical device manufacturers in this region. The coronary stents market in Europe holds the second largest share owing to the increasing support by the government for device manufacturers. Also, expansion of the companies geographically has resulted in a broader reach of medical services and products that has brought tremendous change with regards to acceptance as well as implementation of novel procedures and products. The coronary stents market in the APAC region experienced a huge growth due to the increasing development in the medical domain in the developing countries such as China and India. Besides, increasing medical device companies here, increasing research and development expenditure and increasing funding made by the government has resulted in its fastest growth. On the other hand, the coronary stents market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to have minimal growth opportunities.
Competitive Analysis
The coronary stents market is fragmented and highly competitive. The leading companies which have used strategies such as strategic alliances and mergers and acquisitions have gained a competitive advantage. Besides companies are highly focused to create products that are technologically advanced and deliver efficiency and greater accuracy.
Key Players
Leading players profiled in the coronary stents market include Terumo Corporation, Stentys SA, MicroPort Scientific Corporation, Meril Life Sciences, Medtronic plc, Elixir Medical Corporation, Cook Medical, R. Bard, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, Biotronik SE & Co. KG, and Abbott, B. Braun Melsungen AG.
Feb 2019- Biotronik has received approval from the FDA on its Ultrathin Orsiro Stent to treat coronary artery disease. This coronary stent will offer a novel treatment option to healthcare providers that will help in sealing the perforation to prevent blood leakage at the time of the procedure as well as avoid higher invasive surgical procedure or life-threatening complication.

Neuroendoscopy Market to Observe Significant Growth by 2019

Market Scenario:
Neuroendoscopy is characterized as a minimally-invasive surgical procedure which is extensively utilized to remove tumors. The excision occurs via small holes present in the skull, i.e., through the mouth or nose. In neuroendoscopy procedures, a small telescopic device equipped with a high-resolution video camera and an eyepiece is used. This gives the neurosurgeons, an ability to navigate and effectively access the parts of the brain that could not be addressed by traditional surgery. Some of the other advantages of neuroendoscopy include fast recovery, minimal scarring, and others.
The increasing prevalence of brain tumors is a major driver for the market growth. According to a study published by the Neuro-Oncology Journal in 2015, the global incidence rate for all types of brain tumors was estimated to be about 10.82 per 100 000 persons.
The increasing prevalence of brain tumors, increasing demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures, growing geriatric population, and favorable reimbursement policies are estimated to drive the global neuroendoscopy market, during the forecast period. However, a dearth of physicians and the high cost of neuroendoscopy procedures and equipment are projected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.
Global Neuroendoscopy Market is expected to grow at an approximate CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.
According to the National Institute of Health in 2016, the global geriatric population is estimated to be more than triple from 2015 to 2050, i.e., it is projected to grow from 126.5 in 2015 million and reach 446.6 million by 2050. However, a shortage of physicians and high cost for neuroendoscopy procedures and equipment are projected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period. The Association of American Medical Colleges in 2016 stated that the demand for physicians continued to grow at a higher rate, exceeding the supply. The projected total physician shortfall by 2025 is estimated to be in between 61,700 and 94,700.
Key players
The key players in the global neuroendoscopy market are KARL STORZ (Germany), B. Braun (Germany), Ackermann Instrumente (Germany), Adeor Medical (Germany), Hangzhou Hawk Optical Electronic Instruments (China), Machida Endoscope (Japan), Tonglu Wanhe Medical Instrument (China), Schindler Endoskopie (Germany), Clarus Medical (U.S.), LocaMed (U.K), Visionsense Corporation (U.S.), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Zeiss International (Germany), Stryker (U.S.), Medtronic (U.S.), and others.
Segmentation
The global Neuroendoscopy market is segmented on the basis of product, application, usability, and end-user.
On the basis of products, the market is segmented into rigid neuroendoscopes and flexible neuroendoscopes. The rigid neuroendoscopes segment is sub-segmented into rigid video scopes and rigid fiberscopes. On the basis of application, the market is categorized into transnasal neuroendoscopy, intraventricular neuroendoscopy, and transcranial neuro-endoscopy. On the basis of usability, the market is segmented into reusable neuroendoscopes and disposable neuroendoscopes. On the basis of end-users, the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, medical research centers, and others.
Regional Analysis
The Americas dominates the global neuroendoscopy market. Factors such as the increasing prevalence of brain tumors, the presence of a well-developed healthcare sector, and huge health care expenditures within the region drive the market growth within the region. Moreover, the presence of key players such as Stryker and Medtronic, besides others and the growing geriatric population within the region fuel the market growth.
Europe stands second in the global neuroendoscopy market due to the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries, rising availability of funds for research and development, and a huge patient population. According to the Cancer Research U.K., the total number of new cases for brain tumor was estimated to be about 11,432 in 2015.  
Followed by Europe, Asia Pacific stands third in the global neuroendoscopy market. Moreover, the region is projected to be the fastest growing region in the global market. This can be attributed to the presence of developing economies such as China, growing patient population, developing healthcare sector, and increasing per capita healthcare expenditures. Additionally, favorable government policies support the market growth. Medical tourism and rising geriatric population are estimated to fuel the market growth. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the medical tourism industry in India is estimated to grow rapidly and reach USD 9 billion by 2020.
The Middle East and Africa holds the least share in the global neuroendoscopy market due to the presence of poor economies, stringent government policies, lack of awareness, low per capita income, and poor availability of healthcare services, especially within the African region. A majority of the neuroendoscopy market within the region is held by the Middle East due to the presence of a well-developed healthcare sector and huge healthcare expenditure.

Acute Sinusitis Market, Segments, Growth and Value Chain 2019

Synopsis of the Global Acute Sinusitis Market
The Acute Sinusitis Market is mainly driven by the increasing prevalence of sinusitis across the globe and the increasing demand for diagnostic services. Additionally, technologically advancement and development in healthcare are also the factors driving the market growth. However, there is a need to create awareness about the disease and its diagnosis, especially, in the developing countries.
Also known as acute rhinosinusitis, acute sinusitis causes inflammation and swelling of cavities around the nasal passage. It is mostly caused by the common cold. Nasal obstruction, drainage of a thick, yellow or greenish discharge and pain, tenderness, and swelling around the nose, eyes, and forehead are the major symptoms of acute sinusitis. Other symptoms of the disease are ear pressure, bad breath, headache, cough, aching in your upper jaw and teeth, fatigue, and fever. The complications due to acute sinusitis are found to be less common. However, chronic sinusitis, meningitis, partial or complete loss of sense of smell, and vision problems are some of the major complications.
Global acute sinusitis market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
Key Players       
Some of the key players in this market are Sanofi (France), Abbott (U.S.), Bayer AG (U.S.), Eli Lilly and Company (U.S.), Bristol-Myers Squibb (U.S.), Merck & Co, Inc. (U.S.), AstraZeneca Plc (U.K), Reddy’s Lab (India), Novartis AG (Germany), and others.
Segmentation                                                                                                                                            
The global acute sinusitis market is segmented on the basis of diagnosis, treatment, and end-user.
On the basis of diagnosis, the market is segmented into nasal endoscopy, imaging tests, laboratory tests, and allergy testing. Imaging tests are further segmented into CT scan and MRI.
On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into saline nasal spray, nasal corticosteroids, decongestant, OTC pain relievers, allergy shots, antibiotics, and others.
On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, research centers, and others.
Regional Analysis
The Americas leads the global acute sinusitis market with North America being the largest. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the U.S. and technological advancements in diagnostic testing fuel the growth of the market in North America. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the U.S., 29.4 million people suffer from acute sinusitis. Additionally, there is an increase in the direct spending by the U.S. population for sinusitis management including medications, outpatient and emergency department visits, and ancillary tests and procedures.
Europe is the second largest market for acute sinusitis. The increasing demand for laboratory test and allergy testing, with an increase in various types of laboratory testing fuel the growth of the market. Furthermore, there are various other factors driving the growth of the market such as increasing focus on diagnostic testing for both acute and chronic illnesses and increasing expenditure on research and development activities by countries such as Germany, France and the U.K. Additionally, the increasing focus on development of innovative technologies and overall growth of healthcare diagnostics in this region also contribute to the growth of the market.
The Asia Pacific acute sinusitis market is expected to exhibit a huge growth potential which is mainly driven by the increasing awareness about acute sinusitis and the increasing demand for a skin test for its diagnosis. Furthermore, the increasing demand for laboratory testing devices and a huge development in the medical device sector fuel the growth of the market in this region. Additionally, the market is also driven by the increasing focus of key players on targeting major geographies in Asia Pacific such as India, Australia, and the Republic of Korea. Additionally, the increasing number of patients suffering from acute sinusitis and the availability of various treatment options for the disease drive the growth of the market.  India, China, and Japan are the major contributors to the growth of the market due to an increase in the number of healthcare institutes such as hospitals and clinics and availability of skilled workforce.
In the Middle East, the market is mainly driven by the increasing importance of diagnosis and treatment for sinusitis and the growth of the healthcare industry in countries such as the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and Saudi Arabia. In Africa, the demand for primary care services and the increasing prevalence of acute and chronic diseases are the major factors driving the market growth.

Emphysema Market Trends, Size and Growth Analysis 2019 To 2023


Emphysema, a lung disease is characterized by the shortness of breath, thereby, damaging the air sacs in the lungs. The disease leads to rupture and weakening of inner walls of the air sacs over the period. The disease involves the reduction in the surface area of the lungs which in turn reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the bloodstream. Hence, during exhalation, the alveoli do not function properly leaving the air trapped in the lungs, leaving no space for oxygen-rich air to enter the lungs. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are together known as the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The patients suffering from emphysema also have chronic bronchitis. The major causes of emphysema are exposure to air pollutants, chemical fumes, and dust and smoking. The condition can be diagnosed through various tests such as imaging tests that include chest X-ray and CT scan and the lung function test.

The global emphysema market is mainly driven by the high prevalence of respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and others and a huge demand for treatment including smoking cessation drugs and antibiotics. Additionally, the rising availability of diagnostic services for respiratory illness also fuels the growth of the market.
According to the World Health Organization, COPD affects nearly 210 million people which is attributed to the increasing population in urban areas across the globe and growing number of tobacco smokers.
The global emphysema market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.
Segments                                                                                                                        
The global emphysema market is segmented on the basis of type, diagnosis, treatment, and end-user.
On the basis of type, the market is segmented into centrilobular and panlobular emphysema.
On the basis of diagnosis, the market is segmented into imaging test, lung function test, and others. The imaging test is further segmented into chest X-ray and CT scan.
On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into medications, therapy, and surgery. Medications are further segmented into smoking cessation drugs, bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, antibiotics, and leukotriene modifiers. Therapy is further segmented into pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition therapy, gene therapy, and supplemental oxygen. Surgery is further segmented into lung volume reduction surgery, lung transplant, and bullectomy.
On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, surgical centers, and others.
Regional Analysis of the Global Emphysema Market               
The American emphysema market is segmented into two regions, namely, North America and South America. North America, being the largest market, is mainly driven by the increasing use of imaging test and lung function test for the diagnosis of the disease and huge population base diagnosed with COPD. Furthermore, the U.S. is the largest market in North America owing to the presence of large number of market players manufacturing medications for emphysema and increasing awareness about risk factors and cases of the disease. The American Lung Association stated that in the U.S., COPD is the fourth leading cause of deaths. Canada is expected to be the fastest growing market which is driven by the overall increasing demand for diagnostic medical devices with progress in the medical device sector. South America is expected to be the fastest growing market due to technologically advanced devices for diagnosis and the increasing demand for treatment options of respiratory diseases
The European emphysema market exhibits a positive growth with an increasing emphasis on the diagnosis of chronic respiratory conditions such as the COPD and asthma and increasing focus on research and development activities for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Germany and the U.K. are the major contributors to the growth of the market. Additionally, increasing expenditure in healthcare by major countries in Europe also accelerates the growth of the market.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market whose growth is attributed to a huge demand for lung function test and other diagnostic tests and the increasing focus on early diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases. Furthermore, other factors contributing to the growth of the market are lifestyle changes, the influence of western culture among the adults, and addiction to smoking. Additionally, rising environmental pollution and exposure to harmful chemicals also attribute to the growth of the market.
The Middle Eastern and African market for emphysema exhibits a steady rise with an increase in the number of healthcare facilities providing treatment for the chronic condition and the flourishing growth of medical device sector especially the diagnostic devices such as MRI and CT. In the African region, the awareness about COPD is increasing and is fueling the growth of the market.
Key Players in the Global Emphysema Market
Some of the key players in this market are Intrexon Corporation, Pulmonx Inc., Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Mariposa Health Limited, PneumRx, Uptake Medical Corporation, Icure Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., BTG International’s, Olympus Corporation, Kamada Limited, Emphasys Medical, Inc. and others.