Pseudotumor Cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) that occurs predominantly in obese women of childbearing age. Headaches and vision impairment are most commonly found in patients with Pseudotumor Cerebri. The visual symptoms may arise due to papilledema.
It is noted that rising technological advancements and increasing prevalence of obesity are the key factors driving the pseudotumor cerebri ... Read more
As per The Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science, physical therapy is a holistic approach based on the manual treatment of soft tissues, i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Hence, physical therapy differs greatly from physiotherapy as it does not specially treat the spine. The main equipment used for physical therapy include ramps, exercise balls, resistance exercise bands, Nordic Track, treatment tables, ultrasound, Isokinetic devices, electrical muscle stimulation ... Read more
The Farming or the culturing of aquatic animals like the fishes, algae, mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic plants and other aquatic organisms in different types of water is termed as Aquaculture. The cultivation process involves nurturing of these aquatic organism in the controlled condition either in fresh or in salt water. Later on these aquatic organisms are then harvested to be served as the source of nutrition or to be used for many other purposes. The aquatic animals are very sensitive and ... Read more
Urinary incontinence is a condition wherein there is unintentional loss of urine. This is also referred to as stress incontinence which happens during physical activities like coughing, sneezing, running or lifting heavy weights, that’s exerts pressure on the bladder. Stress incontinence differs from urinary urge as it is caused by contraction of bladder muscles. Stress incontinence is very common among females than in males and can be of the reason for isolating oneself from the social life ... Read more
The use of wearable sensors for animal health management is increasingly becoming important. Various wearable sensors for animal health management are currently in different development stages. Technologies which are being used for human health status and disease diagnosis can also be used for animals with some modifications. These technologies are being considered for their use in livestock and pets and are being developed to measure body temperature, observe behavior and movement, detect ... Read more
The vestibular testing system is a sensory system that controls special orientation and coordination. Vestibular testing system consists of a number of tests. These tests helps in determining whether or not there is something wrong with the vestibular portion of the inner ear. Moreover, these tests can help in isolating dizziness symptoms which can later be treated. Vestibular testing systems are used to diagnose patients suffering from balance problems. However, many recent studies have ... Read more
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is also termed as impotence, and it is characterized by the inability to build up or achieve the satisfactory erection of penis during sexual intercourse. Sexual arousals are liable for initiation of this process which is signalized by impulse mechanism generated in a brain to the penile nerve. The condition is age-related but emotional and psychological factors can also trigger it. The causes of erectile dysfunction also comprise side effects of drugs, neurogenic ... Read more
Cardiac monitoring is continuous monitoring of heart activity using electrocardiography techniques to understand the heart rhythm and find anomalies in the functioning of the heart. Cardiac monitoring is a critical part of healthcare diagnostics as several functions of the body can be understood by carefully analyzing the heart rhythm. Mobile cardiac telemetry is one of the newest technology in the cardiac monitoring which allows remote monitoring of the patients who are situated at far ... Read more
Zygomycosis is an acute or chronic life-threatening infection caused by several fungal agents belonging to the phylum Zygomycota. The instances of zygomycosis have been gradually increasing over the past decade. Zygomycetes are a relatively primitive class of fungi found in soil and decaying vegetation. Most infections are caused due to the fungi belonging to various genera such as Mucor (M. circinelloides), Rhizopus (R. arrhizus), Rhizomucor (R. pusillus), Absidia (A. corymbifera) and ... Read more
The use of wearable sensors for animal health management is increasingly becoming important. Various wearable sensors for animal health management are currently in different development stages. Technologies which are being used for human health status and disease diagnosis can also be used for animals with some modifications. These technologies are being considered for their use in livestock and pets and are being developed to measure body temperature, observe behavior and movement, detect ... Read more
Generic injectable drugs are those which have same active ingredient as innovator drug and is equivalent to its innovator drug in dosage form, safety, strength (dose), route of administration, performance, quality, and intended use. Some of the world’s largest manufacturers of sterile generic injectable have been making these drugs for over 80 years. Unlike branded sterile injectable drugs, generic injectable ... Read more
Bioprocessing referred as biopharmaceutical manufacturing, is a part of bioprocess engineering which aims at establishing reproducible and robust manufacturing process for the production of therapeutic cells. The products of bioprocess are of high commercial value and targeted application. Bioprocess Manufacturing is differentiated into two major processes: Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream process involves steps such as media development, cell culture, and development, harvesting of ... Read more
Biologics are genetically engineered proteins which originate from human genes. These drugs target the specific parts of the immune system. Biologics are entirely different from chemically synthesized drugs. There is wide range of biologics products include vaccines, blood components, allergenic, somatic cells, gene therapy and recombinant therapeutic proteins. Biologics are constituted as nucleic acids or proteins or may be cells and tissue from living entities. Biologics are isolated from ... Read more
The Farming or the culturing of aquatic animals like the fishes, algae, mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic plants and other aquatic organisms in different types of water is termed as Aquaculture. The cultivation process involves nurturing of these aquatic organism in the controlled condition either in fresh or in salt water. Later on these aquatic organisms are then harvested to be served as the source of nutrition or to be used for many other purposes. The aquatic animals are very sensitive and ... Read more
Marfan Syndrome is a disease in which the connective tissue of the body is abnormal. Marfran syndrome affects the eyes, bones covering of the spinal cord, lungs and connective tissue of the heart and blood vessels. These connective tissue hold all the cells, tissues and organs together in the body. In addition it also plays roles in helping the body grow and develop. Marfan syndrome is the genetic disorder that weakens and malfunctions the connective tissue. Connective tissue in the body is ... Read more
The essentiality of dynamometers in force and energy measurements including torque and brake force are anticipated to continue supporting market growth in automotive aerospace and manufacturing industries among others.
Molecular biomarkers are molecules which can be used as indicators for normal biological processes, pathogenic processes and body’s response to pharmacological processes. Molecular biomarkers for cancer detection provide information of an individual’s likeliness to develop cancer, provide information on the type of cancer, provide information on optimal drugs that can be used for the ... Read more
Personalized medicine are drugs that are based on individual patient or intended patient groups carrying certain biomarkers and are created to cater the requirement of an individual patient based on the response produced by the patient suffering from a particular disease. The personalized medicines are currently in focus due to their effectiveness in cancer patients and patients suffering from rare genetic disorders. The fact that this approach could do away with the “One Size Fits All” ... Read more
Infectious disease diagnostics is process of identifying the presence of foreign antigen/organism with the help of various diagnostic tools. Infectious disease conditions are highly prevalent in under developed regions due to lack of awareness for personal hygiene, minimal healthcare expenditures and absence of efficient physician services. The high incidence of infectious diseases across emerging economies formulate a major share in overall market. This has grab the attention of in vitro ... Read more
Contraception is deliberate prevention of pregnancy by interfering with normal process of ovulation, fertilization and implantation through the use of barriers, drugs, medical devices or surgical techniques. Contraceptives are the drugs or devices which not only inhibit pregnancy but also sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The contraceptive devices are available in various forms such as coil, loop, triangle, and T-shaped, and are made of plastic or metal. Currently the trend witnessed in ... Read more
Neurodegenerative disease or neurodegeneration refers to the progressive damage or wear and tear of the nerve cells. Neurodegenerative disease causes loss of abilities like decision making and eventually memory loss. Neurodegeneration is a broader term which comprises of different disease namely Parkinson’s disease, Huntington disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. These are the most commonly occurring diseases under the condition “Neurodegeneration”. ... Read more
The rising incidence rate of hearing disorders among the geriatric population has resulted in growing sales of efficient hearing devices. The hearing disabilities among war veterans as well as new-born infants is one of the biggest concerns in the global healthcare sector. The need for enhanced hearing aids is gaining importance as any untreated hearing loss among infants can lead to impairment in the speaking, the academic and the psychological ... Read more
Social media platforms refer to the interaction among the people that involves creation, sharing and exchange of information and ideas in virtual networks and communities. However, use of these social media tools for marketing pharma content is still debatable. The rationale behind this is that the regulatory teams of several pharma companies demand the preventionof comments or sharing features resulting in only a one way interaction,which in turn deprives theessence of social media ... Read more
The weight loss and obesity management market includes products, services and therapies for reducing or managing weight in overweight and obese patients. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25 is termed as overweight, while BMI greater than or equal to 30 is termed as obesity. Rising global burden of obesity and overweight is driving the need for preventive care. The global weight loss and obesity management market is ... Read more
Kinase Inhibitors are specific enzymes which oppose the process of cell division and growth in cancerous cells. It comes handy in treatment of cancer by blocking the signals that notify a cell to divide and grow. In last few decades, there has been significant progress made in the development of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. However, these drugs used cancer treatment have a restricted therapeutic index, also the result are only unpredictable, partial, brief, palliative as well as ... Read more
Rapidly increasing dental awareness campaigns has been witnessed as a trend gaining significant traction in dental services market since the recent past. Tie-ups between print media and visual media for supporting promotion of importance of dental health checkup is expected to create significant growth avenues for dental services market. Growing incidences of dental diseases, rising geriatric population and ... Read more
Key opinion leaders (KOLs) are influential, trustworthy thought leaders who are held in high esteem. In the current scenario of the healthcare industry, an organization's success is related to its ability to build, maintain, and manage relationships with KOLs. KOLs play a crucial role in educating the medical and scientific communities and in building awareness regarding the latest key developments in medical technology. A KOL dashboard is used for identification and monitoring a KOL. KOLs ... Read more
Brain tumors is one of the leading cause of cancer which is common among children and teenagers. Glioblastoma (GBM) is most common grade four tumor, is malignant and contains dead tumor cells. It is also called as Glioblastoma multiforme, it has variants of giant cell Glioblastoma and gliosarcoma found in cerebral hemisphere of brain. The exact cause of this tumor is not known but is also found in spinal cord and represents about 15.4% of all primary brain tumors. Glioblastoma is also ... Read more
