Summary Inulin is a slightly sweet carbohydrate that has certain beneficial properties. It is classified as a fiber because it passes through the digestive tract without being metabolized until it reaches the colon. Unlike cellulose fiber (bran etc.) it is a soluble fiber. Inulin comes from a natural source and occurs in a large variety of plants, where it plays an important biological role as re...

Summary In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) is test that can detect diseases, conditions, or infections. Some tests are used in laboratory or other health professional settings and other tests are for consumers to use at home. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type Lab Bench Liners Lab Bench Protectio...

Summary Irradiation of human blood is used to avoid the TA-GVHD (transfusion-associated graft-versus-host-disease), a rare but devastating adverse effect of leukocytes present in blood component for immunocompetent transfusion recipients.It is worth noting that cesium and X-ray irradiators are devices dedicated to blood irradiation, usually operated by specialized institutions or departments exte...

Summary Kinesio tape was invented by Kenzo Kase in 1979. It is a type of thin, elastic cotton tape that can stretch up to 140% of its original length. Compared with conventional tape, kinesio tape is more elastic and less mechanism constraints.Kinesio tape is developed primarily for the treatment of joint and muscle aches. Kinesio tape can be divided into roll form and pre-cut shape. The width of...

Summary Knee arthroplasty, or knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts (prostheses). Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type Uni-compartmental Posterior Cruciate Ligament Retaining Posterior Cruciate Ligament Substituting...

Summary Lancets are a pricking needle used to obtain drops of blood for testing. Lancets are being increasingly used by patients affected by cardiovascular and endocrine-related complications. These devices are being used for cholesterol and glucose tests, heelstick screening tests or phenylketonuria (PKU) tests in newborns, as well as for severely burned or scarred emergency patients, extremely ...

Summary Large Bore Vascular Closure Devicess, vascular closure devices are medical devices used to achieve hemostasis of the small hole in the artery after a cardiovascular procedure of endovascular surgery requirin catheterizationThe main goal of a Vascular Closure Device is to provide rapid hemostasis of the artery as well as reduce access site complications.VCD's also help reduce time to ambul...

Summary Lentinan is a beta-glucan (a type of polysaccharide) from the mushroom lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom). It has been studied in Japan as a treatment for cancer. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type Food Grade Pharmaceutical Grade Others By Application Food additive H...

Summary Liposomes have been used to improve the therapeutic index of new or established drugs by modifying drug absorption, reducing metabolism, prolonging biological half-life or reducing toxicity. Drug distribution is then controlled primarily by properties of the carrier and no longer by physico-chemical characteristics of the drug substance only. In a liposome drug product, the drug substance...

Summary Liquid biopsies are a sequencing-based technology used to screen blood for tiny fragments of genetic material released by cancer tissue, known as circulating tumor (ct) DNA. This report mainly covers the Liquid Biopsy Products product type by technology(circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and extracellular vesicles (or exosomes)), by sample type(blood, urine and...

Summary Loratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.Loratadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.Loratadine is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin re...

Summary Marine energy or marine power (also sometimes referred to as ocean energy, ocean power, or marine and hydrokinetic energy) refers to the energy carried by ocean waves, tides, salinity, and ocean temperature differences. The movement of water in the world’s oceans creates a vast store of kinetic energy, or energy in motion. This energy can be harnessed to generate electricity to power ho...

Summary Mass spectrometry is an analytic technique with high specificity and a growing presence in laboratory medicine. Various types of mass spectrometers are being used in an increasing number of clinical laboratories around the world, and, as a result, significant improvements in assay performance are occurring rapidly in areas such as toxicology, endocrinology, and biochemical genetics. Mark...

Summary Medical Catheters are tubes that can be inserted into a body cavity, vessel or duct, usually to allow for the administration of fluids, medications or gases or to drain fluids or urine from the body. Examples of some types of catheter include intravenous catheters, urinary catheters, etc. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South Americ...

Summary Medical electrodes mean that kind of surgical electrodes used with electrosurgical generators in this report, which is electrosurgical electrodes. Medical electrodes are widely used in diagnosis, monitoring and therapy of the patient. Medical electrodes can be applied to fields of general surgery, gynecology surgery, urologic surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, cosmetic s...

Summary Medical Laser Systems are medical devices that use precisely focused light sources to treat or remove tissues. Because lasers can focus very accurately on tiny areas, they can be used for very precise surgical work or for cutting through tissue (in place of a scalpel). Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & ...

Summary Medical pressure transducer is medical device that transforms one form of energy to another, eg, the pressure to an electrical signal. By mechanical connection the pressure is transferred to the sensing unit, which translates it to an electrical signal. It can help doctors better detect the status of the patient. By mechanical connection the pressure is transferred to the sensing unit, wh...

Summary Medical Robot can be controlled through computer program to assist surgery, rehabilitation process or care. A medical robot allows surgeons greater access to areas under operation using more precise and less invasive methods. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type Air-cooled Water Chiller...

Summary Medical Textiles are used in hygiene, health and personal care, as well as in surgical applications. These products include: wipes, baby and adult diapers, adult sanitary and incontinence products, as well as, medical and surgical products, such as operating gowns, operating drapes, sterilization packs, dressings, sutures and orthopedic pads. Market Segment as follows: By Region As...

Summary Medical X-ray Radiation Protection Glass is a type of leaded glass. X-rays and other harmful rays can be prevented, used in hospital operating rooms, radiology and other. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type Glycogen Metabolism Disease Drug Lipid Metabolism Disease Drug Amino Ac...

Summary Medicine Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) is a computerized drug storage device or cabinet designed for hospitals. ADCs allow medications to be stored and dispensed near the point of care while controlling and tracking drug distribution. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type General AD...

Summary Mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs, are multipotent stromal cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including: osteoblasts (bone cells), chondrocytes (cartilage cells), myocytes (muscle cells) and adipocytes (fat cells). Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type MSC-BM MS...

Summary Metabolism Drugs is used to treat the metabolic disease in humans. Metabolic disease mainly covers Glycogen Metabolism Disease, Lipid Metabolism Disease, Amino Acid Metabolism, Metal Metabolism Disease, etc. Market Segment as follows: By Region Asia-Pacific North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa By Type FT-NIR UV-Vis-NIR Others By Appli...

Summary Mixed-mode chromatography resin refers to the interactions or mixed-mode media used in this chromatographic method. Mixed-mode chromatography materials contain ligands of multimodal functionality that allow protein adsorption by a combination of ionic interactions, hydrogen bonds, and/or hydrophobic interactions. Complex mixtures like fermentation supernatants or cell lysates can be appli...

Summary Mobile Patient Lifts is an assistive device that allows patients in hospitals and nursing homes and those receiving home health care to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places, using hydraulic power. Sling lifts are used for patients whose mobility is limited. They could be mobile (or floor) lifts or overhead lifts (suspended from ceiling-mounted or overhe...

Summary Negative Pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used to treat acute and chronic wounds. A vacuum source creates continuous or intermittent negative pressure inside the wound to remove fluid, exudates, and infectious materials to prepare the wound for healing and closure.1 NPWT systems consist of a vacuum pump, drainage tubing, foam or gauze wound dressing, and an adhesive film dressing that cov...

Summary Neurostimulation is a therapeutic activation of part of the nervous system using microelectrodes. The electrodes are used to interface with excitable tissue in order to either restore sensation, such as a cochlear implant for hearing, or control anorgan, such as a heart pacemaker. Neurostimulation technology improves the life quality of those who are severely paralyzed or suffering from p...

Summary Nicotine gum is a smoking cessation product that helps smokers to slowly overcome nicotine addiction. Nicotine is released by chewing the gum and is absorbed into the blood stream through the lining of the mouth, which helps smokers to slowly reduce their craving for nicotine. It is one of nicotine replacement therapies (NRT's) and it is an over-the-counter medication. Market Segment as ...

Summary Omega-3, also called ω-3 fatty acids or n-3 fatty acids, are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with a double bond (C=C) at the third carbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. Three types of omega-3 PUFA involved in human physiology are α-linolenic acid (ALA) (found in plant oils), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (both commonly found in marine oils). They...

Summary one cement is used for fixation of prosthesis to living bone in orthopaedic musculoskeletal surgical procedures. Commonly referred to as PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate)In this report, 1 pcs bone cement refers to2 main components:a Polymer (powder) a Monomer (liquid) These two components are made up of a blend of ingredients which give each type of bone cement its unique characteristics. M...