This report, Out of Pocket Healthcare 2013, is Kalorama’s latest estimates for the amount spent by consumers on their own (through cash payments, credit cards, FSAs and finance programs) for healthcare services.   The out-of -pocket market for the following areas are included: Doctors Pharmaceuticals Hospitals ER Vision Dental Elective Procedures The report estimates the amount […]

In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of drugs available to treat rare (“orphan”) diseases. This comprehensive report, The World Market for Orphan Drugs, looks at this trend and provides estimates for the market opportunity in the U.S., Europe, Japan and globally. With over 400 pages of market analysis and […]

Computer diagnostics could offer opportunity for clinical laboratory professionals to add value to clinicians in diagnosing diseases. IT companies in collaboration with test vendors are developing computer software that complements the skills of human test interpretation. This report, Bioinformatics in IVD Testing looks at the various IVD market segments where bionformatics is expected to have […]

The global blood industry has experienced strong growth in recent years and although this brisk expansion will slow somewhat as products continue to mature and pricing pressures increase, growth will remain solid though 2017 as a result of aging populations in the U.S., Europe and Japan; ongoing technology advancements/new product introductions and indications; expansion of […]

The World Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices encompasses a wide variety of products that treat and ease pain. The field of pain management is currently experiencing a busy and interesting period; and as a result, the range of therapeutic options available to physicians and other clinicians has expanded. Solutions to pain disorders are […]

The World Market for Cancer Diagnostics, 5th Edition: Precision and Personalized Testing Arrives Cancer testing is maturing from personalized medicine to precision medicine, where protein and molecular biomarkers are essential for precise diagnosis, therapy selection, therapy monitoring and early detection of cancer recurrence. The market for cancer testing are comprehensively covered in Kalorama Information’s Worldwide […]

The Global Market for Medical Devices, 4th. Edition– Medical device makers faced challenging year in 2012. New taxes in the United States, financial tightening and regulatory threats in Europe. They consolidated, launched new devices and invested in R&D in response. In this report, The Global Market for Medical Devices, 4th. Edition, Kalorama Information analyzes the […]

Patient monitoring systems with advanced features, especially wireless or remote capability, are among the fastest-growing medical devices. The aging population and the associated increases in diseases such as congestive heart disease and diabetes as well as the cost of treating those conditions, is driving sales of these devices. Use of new patient monitoring technologies can […]

Retail Clinics: Consumer Attitudes Results of the 2013 Kalorama Survey – Retail clinics are medical settings located in a retail store. They are not free standing and do not offer all medical services. Yet they provide an option for busy Americans seeking a convenient option for basic healthcare needs such as vaccinations or cold remedies. […]

This report, Lab Automation Markets, 3rd Edition, (Systems, Key Companies, Forecasts and Trends), represents Kalorama Information’s latest study of the market for systems that enable labs to store, identify and transport large quantities of specimens.  The report analyzes the current and potential world markets for medical laboratory automation systems and equipment – both for clinical […]