Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein usually produced in the developing fetus and disappears or is absent in adults. Abnormal amounts of this protein may lead to cancer.

Medical waste incinerator is mainly used for burning wastes produced by medical research facilities, veterinary facilities and hospitals.

Medical courier means supply of urgent medical and healthcare equipment, specimens or samples. Medical courier collects urine, blood and other samples and delivers them to the lab or clinics.

Neurorehabilitation devices include brain computer interfaces, neurorobotic systems, wearable devices, and non-invasive brain stimulators.

Intracranial pressure monitors are used in a wide range of applications in the treating brain trauma. This report on intracranial pressure monitors analyses the current and future prospects of the market.

Bariatric surgery fights obesity by reducing the size of the stomach or through the removal of a portion of the stomach.

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Mechanical ventilators are a critical application in healthcare settings both in hospitals and home for the sustenance of efficient breathing in individuals suffering with acute respiratory conditions.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical diagnostic technique. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is based on the principle of inferometry, which employs near infrared light to create a cross-sectional view of the retina.

Diagnostic ophthalmic devices are technology based devices used for diagnosis of any defect in the human visual pathway. The causeof the defect may be any eye related disorder, an infection or can be congenital.

Cell surface markers are unique to cell types and have vital functional role in immunology. These are generally antigens or molecules present within the plasma membrane of the cell.

Increase in alcohol consumption coupled with rise in the number of road accidents due to drink and drive instances has boosted the demand for breath testing devices.

Prosthetics are artificially designed devices and equipment used for replacing a missing body organ or part caused due to factors such as congenital conditions, accidents, or any other disease.

Early detection and treatment of hearing loss can mitigate the severity of deafness and could improve the condition of those suffering from the condition.

X-ray machines are devices that produce x-ray radiations. These x-ray radiations are then used for medical diagnosis and interventional (e.g. catheter placement) purposes.

Lack of alternative treatments for most chronic disorders and injuries is one of the major factors contributing towards the growth of implantable medical devices market.

A coronary stent is a tubular structured device made of a thin mesh of wire, which may also be coated with a polymer containing a drug, or made of biodegradable materials.

Mass spectrometry is one of the prominently used analytical method in life science and pharmaceutical industry.

Personal mobility devices include medical devices that assist in mobility and help in improving the overall quality of life of the physically disabled and/or geriatric individuals.

As the blood collection devices industry inclusive of blood collection tubes continues to grow at a stable rate as there been an increase in the blood collection in the developed regions.

Orthopedic devices are implants used to restore skeletal structure and joint movement after fractures, abnormal growth of bones, soft tissue damage or other deformities.

The increasing number of nuclear power plants and the consequent rise in the number of accidents have led to a growth in the global radiation monitoring and safety products market.

Prenatal, fetal and neonatal equipment comprise of those equipment and devices that help in taking care of newly born children and babies developing inside mother’s womb.

Dialysis is a life-sustaining process that purifies the blood of kidney failure patient by cleaning waste products, removing extra fluids and by controlling the body’s fluidic levels.

LASER stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiations.

According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with an estimated 1.7 million new cases diagnosed in 2012.

Bio-surgery involves a range of surgical techniques that includes natural or synthetic materials to seal surgical incisions; lubricants to enable joint movements; and products that enable tissue repairs.

With the increased prevalence of chronic disorders, multi-parameter patient monitors are undergoing rapid and innovative technological advancement in order to establish an effective treatment platform for monitoring disease progression

Damage to cartilage restricts the normal movement of knee and can cause pain. If left untreated, it may require knee replacement surgery. Damage to the articular cartilage most often occurs after a traumatic and twisting injury to the knee.

Endoscopic devices are used in diagnostic and surgical procedures to have visual access inside the body.

Oxygen therapy has emerged to be one of the most potential options used for treating various respiratory diseases due to its definitive, supplementary or palliative role.

Preventive healthcare comprises measures taken for prevention of disease by predetermination of the disease or immunization.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, with an estimate of about 500,000 mortalities in 2011 according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The proportion of geriatric population amongst the total population continues to grow and is the single largest driver for the growing global geriatric care services market.

The global market for orthopedic trauma fixation devices is experiencing substantial growth owing to the rising frequency of fractures and shortage of substitutes.

Cardiac pacemakers are battery-operated medical devices, when placed inside the chest or abdomen, helps controlling arrhythmia.

Casting and splinting products are commonly used equipment in the field of orthopedics.

Increasing need for clinical research organizations (CROs) is attributed to several factors such as expected patent expirations of blockbuster drugs, and increased regulatory scrutiny with respect to price and quality of the drugs.

Microfluidics is an evolving scientific field with numerous analytical applications and commercial potential.

Transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices are used for non surgical procedures with minimal invasions generally performed by interventional radiologists or neuro-radiologists.

Electrical stimulation devices deliver alternating, direct, or pulsating waveform forms of energy for providing a therapeutic effect to the body.

Immunoassay is a laboratory-based diagnostic procedure performed using an immunological reaction of antibodies.

Electrophysiology devices are used in the diagnosis and treatment of those diseases that occur due to abnormal electrical properties of biological cells and tissues.

Endoscope is a medical device in which a small telescope-like instrument is equipped with high resolution video camera that allows the surgeon to navigate and access tumor.

This report includes market estimations and forecast for nanomedicine products for the forecast period 2013 - 2019.

Cleanrooms are controlled environment with low levels of pollutants such as dust, microorganisms, and chemical vapors.

Growing pool of geriatric population is observed to be the major cause for the development of various neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dystonia and others.

Dental consumables are products used for the treatment of dental impairments, tooth restoration and associated gingival tissues.

Increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases has made the global population realize the importance of physical activities in daily routine.

Rapid increase in the number of hospitals and research laboratories is another reason for the development of the tourniquet market.