Friday, 5 June 2020

Precision Medicine Market 2020 Size, Business Research, Revenue, Growth Insights to 2025

The major market driving factor for precision medicine are patient’s involvement in personal healthcare, integration of wireless technologies with portable healthcare devices, and increase in genetic diseases (due to mutation, UV rays) among others.
The global precision medicine market was valued at $38.92 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach $88.64 billion by 2025. Thus the market is expected to perform a growth at a CAGR of 12.48% from 2015 to 2025.
Precision medicine evolved from the concept that same medicine cannot function equally for two different individuals with the same disease as they have different gene structure. At the same time, medication depends on how well patients can respond to its dosage. Hence, the need for precision medicine. Market Research Future (MRFR), in their report, has included various drivers and segments that can produce a reliable prediction for the future market. Prevalent diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and others are boosting the precision medicine market as treatment of such diseases gets a better result with personalized medicine structure. Furthermore, its impact can significantly lower the cost of treatment.
However, a personal data breach can be seen as a major precision medicine market growth prohibition. The diagnostic cost can incur a high cost, stringent government policies, the risk with hardware and software failure, and lack of medical framework can hold back the market during the forecast period.
Key Players for Global Precision Medicine Market:
Abbott Laboratories, Almac Group, Ltd., Asuragen, Inc., Biomérieux Sa, Cepheid Inc., Cetics Healthcare Technologies Gmbh, Ge Healthcare, Glaxosmithkline Plc, Johnson & Johnson, Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings, Medtronic, Novartis, Pfizer Inc., Qiagen, Biobase Gmbh, Quest Diagnostics Inc, Randox Laboratories Ltd., Sanofi Pharma, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Ab-Biotics Sa, Caris Life Sciences, Healthcore, Inc., Ibm, Innventis, Intel Corporation, Molecular Health Gmbh, Precision For Medicine
Key Findings:
  • The global precision medicine market is expected to reach USD 88.64 billion by 2025.
  • By ecosystem diagnostic tool companies holds the largest market share of precision medicine market and is expected to reach USD 27.56 billion by 2025.
  • By sub-market, company diagnostics holds the largest market share of precision medicine market and is expected to reach USD 21.32 billion by 2025.
Segmentation
The global precision medicine market has been segmented into ecosystem players, sub-markets, and therapeutics.
Based on ecosystem players, the global market has been segmented into pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, diagnostic companies, healthcare IT specialists/big data companies, and clinical laboratories. The diagnostic tool companies segment accounted for a market value of USD 16.27 million in 2017.
Based on sub-markets, the global market has been segmented into companion diagnostics, biomarker-based test, targeted therapeutics, pharmacogenomics (PGX), molecular diagnostics, and others.
Based on therapeutics, the global market has been segmented cancer/oncology, cardiovascular disease (CVD), central nervous system, infectious diseases, and others.
Regional Analysis
Globally North America is the largest market for global precision medicine. Europe is the second-largest market for global precision medicine. The near future market for precision medicine will be dominated by the developed regions with developing regions providing a supporting role only. However the developing regions market particularly Asia Pacific will be the fastest growing and is likely to be the key to the future.

Pericarditis Market Covering Growth Inclinations & Development Strategies until 2023

Market Scenario:
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). Symptoms typically include a sudden onset of sharp chest pain. The pain may also be felt in the shoulders, neck, or back. It generally is better sitting up and worse when lying down or breathing deeply.

The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack & hypertension, favorable reimbursement policies, and increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures are the major drivers propelling market growth. However, the side-effects of anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk of bacterial infections constrain the growth of the market.
The Global Pericarditis Market is expected to register 7.96% CAGR and is anticipated to reach USD 2,741.39 Million by 2023.
Market Dynamics
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is found to be increasing over the last decade. This is attributed to the rising incidences of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, which are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as pericarditis, heart attack, and hypertension. As per the American Heart Association, nearly 92.1 million Americans were diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases in 2017. Additionally, it also stated that the prevalence is found to be higher in men than in women. Furthermore, in the same year, more than 92% of the patients exhibited major symptoms of heart diseases such as chest pain, heartburns, and strokes.
Recently, the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is found to be increasing from the last few years. The American Heart Association stated that in 2015, 3.7% of the Asian population was diagnosed with chronic heart disease, while 21% of the people had hypertension.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the significant chronic disease responsible for a high death toll across the globe. This emphasizes the need for the development of new diagnostics and treatment devices around the world. The market is also affected by the increasing number of people diagnosed with these diseases at an early stage. Therefore, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease would drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The market is driven by the increasing number of patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, thus signifying the need for the development of new technologically advanced devices for monitoring the heart rate. Continuous monitoring of cardiovascular diseases is an important aspect of cardiology. Therefore, the prevalence of pericarditis is increasing with a rise in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, fueling market growth.
Segmentation
The global pericarditis market has been segmented into type, application, and end user. 
Based on type, the global market has been segmented acute pericarditis, recurrent pericarditis, and chronic pericarditis.
Based on diagnosis & treatment, the global market has been divided into diagnosis and treatment. The diagnosis segment is further divided into electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, computerized tomography (CT), X-Ray. The treatment segment is bifurcated into medication (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine) and surgical treatment.
Based on end user, the global market has been segmented into hospitals & clinics and medical institutes & research laboratories. The hospitals & clinics segment accounted for a market value of USD 840.30 million in 2017.
Key Players
The prominent players in the global pericarditis market are Pfizer Inc., AstraZeneca Plc, Novartis International AG, Allergan plc., and Merck & Co., Inc. are the top five market players in this market. Apart from these, Bayer AG, Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc., PerkinElmer, Inc., FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Sanofi, and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. are some of the other major players in the global market.
Some of the key strategies followed by the players operating in the global pericarditis market are innovation, product development, acquisition, and expansion.
Regional Analysis
The global pericarditis market, based on region, is segmented into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
The Americas is estimated to dominate the global pericarditis market during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising investments in research and development owing to investments in reputed research centers and government institutions and increasing expenditure on healthcare play a vital role in the growth of the regional market. Besides, several research grants are given by governmental agencies.
The European market for pericarditis is expected to be the second-largest during the forecast period. The presence of medical device companies, the rising burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and growing healthcare spending are expected to boost the growth of the market in this region. Additionally, the companies operating in the market are mainly focusing on mergers and acquisition, which is expected to support market growth.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market due to the growing geriatric population, rapid developments in technology. In addition to this, improving healthcare infrastructure has increased the number of research activities in the region. Moreover, in the region, China accounted for a market share of 24.6% in 2017.
Furthermore, the market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to witness slow growth due to limited access to healthcare facilities.
Key Updates
  • In July 2017, Pfizer Inc. extended the collaboration with Catalent, Inc., a global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics, and consumer health products for the development and manufacture of Advil Liqui-Gels.
  • In October 2018, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) launched a 24-hour pain relief patch along with a campaign to educate patients about pain to encourage patients to facilitate pain management.
  • In October 2018, FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc., a provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions launched the FCT Embrace wide bore computed tomography (CT) imaging unit in the US, thereby entering into the US computed tomography market.

Thursday, 4 June 2020

Middle East and Africa Anti-fungal agents Market Top Key Players Shares, Revenue, Analysis And Forecasts To 2022

Market Scenario:
Anti-fungal agents are used in the treatment of fungal infections. According to global action fund for fungal infection, globally, over 300 billion people of all ages suffer from a serious fungal infection every year.
The market drivers include rising prevalence of fungal infections, rising awareness, rise of immunity deficient population such as geriatrics, rise in exposure to infectious agents due to environmental factors such as pollution especially by particulates and agriculture residues and climatic conditions such as humidity and temperature, occupational hazards such as Jock itch, crowding etc. Growth of fungal infection due to off label use of broad spectrum antibiotics is a prime factor for the growing market for anti-fungal agents.
The market restraints include rising resistance to anti-fungal agents, use of air filters and air conditioning, excellent spectrum and efficacy of Azole class of anti-fungal agents, loss of patents and genericitization etc. Competition by generics is exceptionally strong and generics account for roughly 50% of total sales for anti-fungal agents. The market penetration is very easy as there has been loss of patents of block buster drugs. Over the counter drugs are an important reasons for the growth of anti-fungal agents market. The Middle East and Africa anti-fungal agents market is led by Azoles followed by Echinocandins. The Azole class is represented in the market by agents such as Noxafil, Vfend, and Diflucan.
Among the infections Dermatophytosis holds the majority share followed by candidiasis. The market leaders with considerable sales include fluconazole, terbinafine, voriconazole, itraconazole, and caspofungin.
Taking all factors into consideration, we expect the Middle East and Africa anti-fungal agents market to reach around $2.85 billion by 2022 from $2.32 billion in 2015, by the end of the forecast period at a CAGR of ~3.5%.
Key Players for Middle East and Africa Anti-fungal agents Market:Some of the key players in this market are: Novartis AG, Pfizer, Inc., Sanofi-Aventis, Merck & Co., Inc., Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bayer AG, Astellas Pharma, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline plc, Abbott, Sigma-Aldrich and others.
Segments:
Middle East and Africa anti-fungal agents market has been segmented on the basis of therapeutic indication which comprises into aspergillosis, dermatophytosis, candidiasis and others. On the basis of drug class; market is segmented into azoles, pyrimidines, echinocandins, polyenes, allylamines, and others. On the basis of route of administration; market is segmented into oral, local and others.
Regional Analysis of Middle East and Africa Anti-fungal agents Market:
UAE is the largest market for anti-fungal agents in entire Middle East and Africa anti-fungal agents Market closely followed by Egypt. The rest of Africa market is however the fastest growing with a huge unmet medical needs and peculiar climatic conditions that support growth of fungal infections.
The report for Middle East and Africa Anti-fungal agents Market of Market Research Future comprises extensive primary research along with the detail analysis of qualitative as well as quantitative aspects by various industry experts, key opinion leaders to gain the deeper insight of the market and industry performance. The report gives the clear picture of current market scenario which includes historical and projected market size in terms of value and volume, technological advancement, macro economical and governing factors in the market. The report provides detail information and strategies of the top key players in the industry. The report also gives a broad study of the different markets segments and regions.

Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market Growth Factors, Types And Application By Regional Analysis 2025

Market Synopsis of Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market:

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver characterized by yellowed eyes and skin due to bilirubin, flu-like symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, joint pain, headaches, clay colored stools etc.
Hepatitis is caused by a variety of factors both microbial and non-microbial. However hepatitis C is caused by hepatitis C virus and affects between 130–150 million people globally every year of which approximately 700 000 people die from hepatitis C-related liver diseases. What is of greater concern is the fact that 15 to 20% of chronically infected patients develop liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.
The market for hepatitis C is driven by factors such as disease prevalence, rise in government subsidy and reimbursement especially in U.S., greater screening especially in developing nations, drug abuse and unsafe sex etc.
However the restraBrowse Sample of the Report @ints are overwhelming such as self-imitating nature of the disease in a sizable number of patients, challenge of herbal treatment offered at negligible prices especially in developing regions, price war between companies such as between Gilead and Merck, rising urbanization and better sanitation etc. Thus the market in developed regions appears to reach a plateau as the number of people affected is not rising in developed regions. The reevaluation of hepatitis C strategy by companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and its decision to refrain from moving forward in hepatitis C research also is an indication of stagnancy in developed region markets.
The market is also unitary with a few dominant players such as Gilead with a few brands such as Sovaldi, Harvoni etc are leading the market. The development pipeline is however strong in the vaccine segment and it is expected that a vaccine will make its foray in the near future as happened with other forms of hepatitis.
Taking into consideration all factors the market for global hepatitis drugs was estimated to rise from $18700 million to $22721.1 million by the end of forecasting period reflecting a sluggish CAGR of 3.3%.
Study Objectives Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market:
  • To provide detail analysis of the market structure along with forecast for the next 7 years of the various segments and sub-segments of the global Hepatitis C drugs market
  • To provide insights about factors affecting the market growth
  • To analyze the market based on various factors- price analysis, supply chain analysis, porters five force analysis etc.
  • To provide historical and forecast revenue of the market segments and sub-segments with respect to four main geographies and their countries- Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.
  • To provide country level analysis of the market with respect to the current market size and future prospective
  • To provide country level analysis of the market for segments by drug class (anti-viral, immuno-modulators and others), by medicine system (allopathic, alternative and others), by route of administration (oral, injectable and others) and by end user (hospitals and private)
  • To provide overview of key players and their strategic profiling in the market, comprehensively analyzing their core competencies, and drawing a competitive landscape for the market
  • To track and analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, new product developments, and research and developments globally.
Key Players for Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market:
Some of the key players in this market are: Gilead sciences Inc., Abbvie Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & co. Inc., Glaxosmithkline plc, Novartis AG, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Hoffmann-la Roche ltd. and others.
Segments:
Global hepatitis c drugs market has been segmented on the basis of drug class which comprises anti-viral, immuno-modulators and others. On the basis of medicine system; market is segmented into allopathic, alternative and others. On the basis of route of administration; market is segmented into oral, injectable and others. On the basis of end user the market is segmented into hospitals and private.
Regional Analysis of Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market:
Globally America is the largest market for Hepatitis C drugs. Europe is the second-largest market for Hepatitis C drugs. The developed regions market is expected to remain stagnant and even may show negative CAGR due to falling patient’s number. Thus market of developing nations however will show moderate growth and is expected to catch on the developed regions. The Asia pacific region will be led by China and India. Africa is expected to be a laggard in the global hepatitis C market.
The report for Global Hepatitis C Drugs Market of Market Research Future comprises extensive primary research along with the detail analysis of qualitative as well as quantitative aspects by various industry experts, key opinion leaders to gain the deeper insight of the market and industry performance. The report gives the clear picture of current market scenario which includes historical and projected market size in terms of value and volume, technological advancement, macro economical and governing factors in the market. The report provides detail information and strategies of the top key players in the industry. The report also gives a broad study of the different markets segments and regions.

Microspheres Market 2019 – Leading Manufactures, Regions, Drivers, Analysis And Forecasts Till 2025

Global Microspheres Market – Overview
Microspheres are characteristically free flowing powders having a particle size less than 200 µm. The microspheres used are usually polymers that are classified into two material type the first one is the natural polymers and the other one is the synthetic polymers. These microspheres are used in various industries such as pharmaceutical industry, construction industry, cosmetics industry, oil & gas industry and automotive industry.
The global Microspheres market is growing with the prompt pace. The market is forecast to establish a significant growth by 2022, beyond its previous growth records in terms of value with a striking CAGR of 11.9% during the anticipated period (2017 – 2022). The global microspheres market is growing at a rapid pace. The growth of the market is majorly upsurged by various applications and advancements of microspheres in a controlled delivery system. The various application such as carriers for drugs, absorption, and desorption of substances, pulmonary drug delivery, and tissue regeneration are influencing the growth of microspheres in the field of pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, development in new drugs, government funding in research and development of microspheres and various others applications of microspheres in the field of construction industry, cosmetics industry, oil & gas industry and automotive industry are further enhancing the market for microspheres. As there is a wide range of factors that are driving the growth of the market, there are few barriers as well that hamper the market for microspheres. One of the factors that hamper the growth of the market are fluctuating price of raw materials, huge investment in R&D and the limitation of microspheres such as, the release rate of dose may vary from one dose to another.
Global Microspheres market - Competitive Analysis
The market for microspheres is characterized by the presence of several well-established and small players, the global market for microspheres appears to be highly competitive and fragmented. Major players are increasingly expanding their footprint in the emerging nations, making it putting pressure on the regional players, especially in terms of features such as type, product portfolios, and pricing. To attract the customers the companies have launched the products of different materials and in different sizes. Some companies have adopted the strategy of acquisition and collaboration to expand their market and minimize the competition. Innovation is the best way to gain the market, thus, a number of companies are involved in the development of new and better products.
For instance, in January 2017, Telko has established a new partnership with Potters to supply performance solid and hollow microspheres for a variety of applications. This partnership can help both Potters and Sovitec to deal a more widespread, cost-effective and high-quality portfolio of products and services to the customers worldwide.
3M (Unites States), Potters Industries LLC (United States), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (United States), Chase Corporation (United States), Matsumoto Yushi Seiyaku Company (Japan), Sigmund Lindner GmbH (Germany), Mo-Sci Corporation (United States), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Luminex Corporation (United States) and others are some of the prominent players at the forefront of competition in the global Microspheres market and are profiled in MRFR Analysis. 
Global Microspheres market   - Regional Analysis
Globally, North America holds the largest share of more than 44% of global microspheres market and is expected to be the leading market during 2016-2022. This large share is majorly attributed due to growing technology advancement in the field of medical science in the region, rapidly growing pharmaceutical industry, increasing need for the new formulations for the development of new drugs, some of the key factors driving the growth of this market.
Globally Europe holds the second largest share of about 31% of the global microspheres market.  The European market is expected to reach USD 2.44 billion by the end of the forecasted period from 2016 to 2022. Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to observe the highest growth rate in the near future due to growing healthcare and life-sciences industry, increased adoption of microspheres in developing countries, are the key drivers that are influencing the market to grow at a rapid pace in this region. Furthermore, major players are grabbing the opportunity by expanding their operating sites in the region and thus increasing the growth of this market for the forecasted period from 2016 to 2022.

Biomarkers Market Shares Analysis, Key Development Strategies And Forecasts Till 2025

Market Research Future has published a Cooked Research Report on the Global Biomarkers Market.
Market Highlights
Global Biomarkers Market is expected to have a market value of USD 64,265.19 Million by 2027. Increasing applications of biomarkers, R&D funding by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, rising prevalence of cancer, and other chronic diseases, and new initiatives for biomarker research. Additionally, the rapidly growing population worldwide and increasing product launches by major players are likely to enhance the growth of the global biomarkers market.
Segment Analysis
Global Biomarkers Market is Segmented Based on Product, Type, Application, and Disease Indication. The biomarkers market, based on product, has been segmented into consumables, services, and software.
The biomarkers market, based on type, has been segmented into safety biomarkers, efficacy biomarkers, and validation biomarkers. The efficacy biomarkers are further segmented into predictive biomarkers, surrogate biomarkers, pharmacodynamics biomarkers, and prognostic biomarkers. The global biomarkers market, by application, has been segmented into diagnostics, drug discovery and development, personalized medicine, disease risk assessment, and others.
The global biomarkers market, by disease indication, has been segmented into cancer, cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, immunological disorders, and others. The segment growth can be attributed to the ability of biomarkers to cover clinical needs from cancer to infectious disease applications.
Regional Analysis
The global biomarkers market, based on region, has been divided into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.
The Americas has been segmented into North America and Latin America, with the North America market further divided into the US and Canada. The Americas led the market and accounted for the largest share in 2019. The presence of prominent biopharmaceutical companies such as Merck Millipore, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Illumina, Inc., and Agilent Technologies in the US, facilitates early market initiation and prompt supply chain management. Players headquartered in other regions are also actively involved in the expansion of their facilities in the American countries to capture maximum share in the region.
The European biomarkers market has been further segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe. The Western Europe biomarkers market has further been classified into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Western Europe. Europe accounts for the second-largest share in the global biomarkers market. The rising number of conferences, seminars, and symposiums conducted by intergovernmental as well as not-for-profit organizations is increasing the level of awareness among the patients suffering from various types of cancers. For instance, European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), an organization representing more than 447 organization in 46 EU and non-EU countries, in partnership with Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF), European Alliance for Personalized Medicine (EAPM), and International Quality Network for Pathology (IQN-Path), launched the first-ever Personalized Medicine Awareness Month in November 2018. In 2018, the Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF), in collaboration with ECPC, held a workshop on Biomarkers and Patients’ Access to Personalized Oncology Drugs in Europe. Such events by collaborative efforts are increasing the market size of biomarkers in Europe.
The biomarkers market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period from 2020 to 2027. This is owing to the growing patient population in this region. World Cancer Research Fund Data, 2018 analyzed that the age-standardized rate for all cancers for men and women together was highest in Australia, at 468.0 people per 100,000 population, which was followed by New Zealand at 438.1.
The Middle East & Africa biomarkers market is segmented into two major regions, namely the Middle East and Africa. The growth of the biomarkers market in the Middle East and Africa was considerably low in recent years. In the Middle East, the adoption rate of biomarkers was mainly in developing countries such as South Africa, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Key Players
MRFR recognizes the following companies as the Key Players in the Global Biomarkers Market— Merck KGaA, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Abbott Laboratories, EKF Diagnostics, Enzo Biochem Inc., Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC, Signosis, and PerkinElmer Inc. Qiagen N.V., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, PerkinElmer Inc.

Worldwide Digital Pathology Market 2019 Synopsis With Leading Players, Industry Growth Factor Foresight By 2025

Market Research Future published a Half-Cooked research report on “Global Digital Pathology Market Research Report - Forecast to 2022” – Market Analysis, Scope, Stake, Progress, Trends and Forecast to 2022.
Global Digital Pathology Market   - Overview
With the evolution of information technology in the past few years, a rapid change has being observed in the practice of pathology. Various novel techniques have been implemented, primarily in the form of digital imaging and Telepathology (TP). Digital pathology is a branch which can be defined as the electronic capture, management, analysis and distribution of gross or microscopic specimens. It encompasses the use of digital imaging as well as TP. Digital pathology has a wide spectrum of applications that includes primary diagnosis, intraoperative diagnosis, consultation, quality assurance, archiving, research and academic studies. This technique helps in speeding up the process of diagnosis and further treatment. It also helps in research procedures by offering an easy access to the previously stored digital information. As per the Royal College of Pathologists, in the UK alone pathologists carry out 121,000 autopsies each year which has supported the market growth.
The global digital pathology market growth is showing the rapid pace; mainly due technologically advanced diagnostic tools for the chronic diseases such as cancer has upsurged the demand for digital pathology. According to a recent study report published by the Market Research Future, The global digital pathology market is booming and expected to gain prominence over the forecast period growing rapidly. The market is forecasted to demonstrate a spectacular growth by 2022, surpassing its previous growth records in terms of value with a striking CAGR during the anticipated period (2017 – 2022).
The market is expected grow with the same trends during the forecast period. The major drivers will be rapid technological advancements in digital pathology system such as advancements in digital imaging, robotic light microscopy, and multiple fiber optic communications among others. Moreover, growing prevalence of chronic conditions, that has expected to uplift the demand for digital pathology in order to improve existing patient diagnostic imaging measures and reduce high cost associated with the traditional diagnostics methods. For instance, as per National Pathology Programme, nearly 800 million tests are being performed annually which is equal to 14 for each person in England and Wales. Additionally, increasing R&D applications of static and dynamic systems is fostering the market growth of digital pathology market.
Global Digital Pathology Market   - Competitive Analysis
The market for digital pathology is characterised by the presence of several well-established and small players, the global market of digital pathology appears to be highly competitive and fragmented. Global players are increasingly expanding their footprint in the emerging nations, making it putting pressure on the regional players, especially in terms of features such as type, product portfolios, and pricing. The market is witnessing intensified competition which is expected to get more intensified further during the forecast period. Well established players are entering into mergers & acquisitions, collaboration, partnership, expansion, and product launch in order to gain competitive advantage in this market and to maintain their market position.  
Companies like Leica Biosystems; Hamamatsu Photonics, Inc.; and Olympus Corporation are increasingly adopting extensive collaborative strategies to gain more profits and capturing new markets. For instance, in March 2017, Leica Biosystems entered into a strategic partnership with Leeds Hospital to improve productivity and workflow.
Key participants like Royal Philips has acquired the Irish PathXL, one of the largest pathology, image-based analysis firms in order to develop integrated tools targeting applications in computational biology, workflow solutions, education, and image analytics. In addition, these key activities the companies are aiming towards supporting the gradual transition of medical institutions present across the globe from the conventional pathology systems to digital pathology systems.
Thus, we can say that these competitive developments will further enable pathologists to perform high-throughput analysis of clinical image datasets that are diverse in nature and expedite improvement in the diagnosis quality, thereby presenting a potential for adoption new ad improved therapies to enhance patient health outcomes.
microDimensions GmbH (Germany), Mikroscan Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Q2 Solutions (U.S.), Omnyx, LLC (U.S.), GE Healthcare (UK), Philips Healthcare (U.S.), Huron Digital Pathology Inc. (Canada), ViewsIQ Inc. (Canada), 3DHISTECH Ltd (Hungary) Apollo Enterprise Imaging Corp. (U.S.), Xifin Inc. (U.S.), Definiens (Germany) and others. are some of the prominent players at the forefront of competition in the Global Digital Pathology Market and are profiled in MRFR Analysis.