DUBLIN, September 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bone Densitometers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bone Densitometers in Units and US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Axial Bone Densitometers, and Peripheral Bone Densitometers.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Bone Densitometers- Market Overview
- Sizing the Market
- Analysis by Region
- Analysis by Product Segment
- Ballooning Global Population Offers Increased Growth Opportunities
- Aging Population
- A Driving Growth Factor
- Growing Incidence of Osteoporosis Augurs Well for Bone Densitometers Market
- Rising Obesity Levels Spur Demand
- Rising Healthcare Expenditure in Developing Countries Induces Momentum in the Market
- Market Driven by Technology
- Ultrasound Technology Gaining Importance
- Advancements in DXA Technology Drive Improvements in Osteoporosis Diagnosis
- Rising Demand for Total Scan DXA Methods
- Cross-Calibration of Densitometers Facilitate Multicenter Genetic Studies
- Densitometers Provide Visual Proof of Osteoporosis Risk
- Shortcomings of DXA in Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis
- Cone Beam Densitometer
- Evaluating Osteoporotic Hip Fracture
- Portable Ultrasound Densitometers Prove Effective for the Disabled
- pQCT Scores Over DXA in Pediatric Osteoporosis Assessment
- Challenges Remain
- Technological Developments in Bone Densitometry
- Discovery DXA
- TBS iNsight
- A New Tool for Improving Fracture Risk Identification in DXA
- 3D-DXA
- CM-200 light
- Horizon DXA
- X-Ray Synchrotrons Create New Imaging Opportunities
- Bone Structural Model by Stereolithography
- New Technique in Ultrasound for Measuring Bone Density
- Positioner for Precision Measurements
2. COMPETITIVE FACTORS
- Publicity Campaigns: Striking the Right Cord
- Promotional Activities Fuel Growth
- Primary End-Use Outlets for Bone Densitometers
- Reimbursements: Vital for Market Expansion
- Reimbursement for Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Different Countries Worldwide
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Bone Densitometers
- Osteoporosis
- Types of Bone Densitometers
- Axial Bone Densitometers
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
- Central Skeleton Evaluation
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Systems Vs. Ultrasound Systems
- Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT)
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Peripheral Bone Densitometers
- p-DEXA
- pQCT
- Ultrasound
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS)
- Others
- Radiographic Absorptiometry (RA)
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Single-Photon Absorptiometry (SPA)
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Dual-Photon Absorptiometry (DPA)
4. OSTEOPOROSIS: AN OVERVIEW
- Osteoporosis: The Disease
- Osteoporosis
- A Crippling Ailment
- Osteoporosis Statistics
- Bone Mineral Density
- Effects of Osteoporosis
- Processes of Bone Formation in the Human Body
- Constitution of Bone
- Factors Causing Osteoporosis
- Primary Factors
- Secondary Factors
- Use of Corticosteroids Increases the Risk
- Following are the other secondary causes of osteoporosis
- Diseases Linked to Osteoporosis
- Diabetic Patients Prone to Bone Mass Loss
- Osteoporosis Prevention
- Bone Density in Aged-People: Exercise is a Must
- Calcium Supplements: Preventive Rather than Therapeutic
- Overdose of Calcium Intake: Increases Hip Fracture Rate
- Vitamin D: Essential for Bones
- Vitamin D Status: The Best Biochemical Indicator
- Avoiding Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption
- Need to Increase the Awareness Level of the Disease
- Bone Densitometry: Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
- Bone Densitometry Measurement
- Testing for Osteoporosis
- Various Bone Density Measurement Technologies
- Bone Densitometry Testing
- Who are Qualified?
- Bone Densitometers
- How Do They Function?
- Bone Densitometers Key to Preventing Osteoporosis
- Types of Measurements Done by Bone Densitometers
- Bone Density Scores
- WHO Criteria for Osteoporosis in Women
- Bone Densitometry Alternatives
- Osteomark: A Class Apart
- Bone Measurement Institute (BMI): A Boon to the Physicians
5. OSTEOPOROSIS DRUG MARKET - IMPACT ON DIAGNOSTICS
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Estrogen Risks: Risk of Breast Cancer and Endometrial Cancer
- Bisphosphonates
- Problems Associated with Use of Bisphosphonates
- Nausea and Abdominal Pain: Side Effects of Bisphosphonates
- Calcium Supplements
- Vitamin D
- Calcitonin
- Pharmacological Agents for Osteoporosis
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Alpha Source to Offer Services for GE Healthcare's BMD Products in the US
- Novation Inks Supply Contract with Hologic and Swissray
- Hitachi Aloka Medical Introduces EggQus Ultrasound Bone Densitometry System
- BeamMed Obtains Brazil Registration Certification for Sunlight MiniOmni Bone Sonometer
- Mindways Obtains FDA Clearance for Asynchronous QCT Technology in CT-based BMD Measurement
- Furuno Rolls Out Ultrasound Bone Densitometer CM-200 Light
- Swissray International Acquires Norland's Bone Densitometry Assets
- BeamMed Receives CE Mark for Sunlight Omnisense 9000
- BeamMed Bags TGA Certification for Sunlight MiniOmni
7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- Beammed Ltd. (Israel)
- CompuMed, Inc. (US)
- GE Healthcare (UK)
- Hologic, Inc. (US)
- Lone Oak Medical Technologies, LLC (US)
- Osteometer MediTech, Inc. (US)
- The DMS Group (France)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 18 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 19)
- The United States (6)
- Japan (2)
- Europe (7)
- - France (2)
- - The United Kingdom (1)
- - Italy (1)
- - Spain (1)
- - Rest of Europe (2)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
- Middle-East (1)
For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vb2264/bone
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