While it is true that no specific drug has been approved for the treatment of Celiac disease, there are some anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant medications and nutritional supplements that are consumed as off-label therapy in celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the small intestine, which is triggered by intake of gluten from…
A global health crisis, Alzheimer’s has kept the entire medical fraternity on its toes. While research agencies are diligently working towards finding a cure for this mental disorder, the patient community is looking for every possible help to take preventive measures and undergo effective treatment. Alzheimer’s: As we know it today A common type of…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), currently, there are approximately 39 million people in the world who suffer from blindness. Cataract remains the leading cause of these cases which can be treated with a simple eye lens replacement surgery. Cataract surgical treatment has come a long way over the past few decades and eye…
As per the National Institute of Mental Health, in the US, at least 6% of the people are suffering from serious disabilities leading to severe brain damage. One out of every four people is going through a brain disorder every year. The increasing prevalence of these diseases has furthered a strong demand for brain monitoring…
With everyone raising health concerns over the consumption of livestock products owing to the increasing incidences of outbreaks through swine, the global swine health market is set to benefit by this and is expected to grow past the 7% mark in terms of CAGR during the forecast period (2017-21). This growth can be attributed to…
The incidence of gout has increased to a great extent over the past few decades. Highly prevalent in the US, gout is a condition which was first identified centuries back by the ancient Egyptians. In fact, as this condition affects the patient’s ability to move around, it was even referred as the “unwalkable disease” by…
Infantile spasms (IS), though a rare occurrence, is surely one of the most dreaded medical conditions for a baby and its parents. Recent reports show that in majority cases, it is a delay in diagnosis of the disorder which makes treatment even more difficult for the child. Also known as West Syndrome, IS is a…
Lung cancer, one of the most common forms of cancer, affects close to 2 million people every year. In the US alone 220,000 cases were registered this year. The sheer number of lung cancer cases explains, why governments and research organizations around the globe are diligently working for an effective cure for this disease. Until…
North and South America together hold more than half of the market share for hemophilia and CF drugs.
Analysts at Technavio expect the global market for surgical navigation systems to record a CAGR of 7% by 2020.
