… helped in boosting the demand for casting and splinting supplies. “However, unfavorable reimbursement policies and health insurance covers have been acting against the market’s growth prospects,” said a lead TMR analyst. “The lack of government as …
Category: Geriatric Medicine
Soft Tissue Repair – Startup Strategy Resources, Business Plan, Manufacturers, Supply, Revenue
Soft tissue repair is a procedure for restoring functions of damaged or injured tissues such as ligaments, muscles, and other tissues. Soft tissue repair can be achieved through surgical meshes such as allografts, xenografts, alloplasts, and synthetic.
Merck halts late-stage trial of promising Alzheimera s drug
Drug company Merck said Tuesday it’s halting the late-stage trial of its promising Alzheimer’s drug verubecestat, after an independent study found that it had “virtually no chance” of working. It comes just three months after Eli Lilly announced that it was ending the clinical trial of its Alzheimer’s drug solanezumab, after patients taking it demonstrated no signs of improvement compared to those taking a placebo.
Caring for Elders: Tips for Managing Pain
… to their doctors. “Untreated chronic pain puts a great deal of stress on the body and on the individual’s emotional health as well,” she says. “It can lead to depression, anxiety, reduced mobility and strength, and loss of appetite and sleep.” …
Specialists discuss dementia – 4:59 pm updated:
… dementia. Presented to a full room, the information shared was part of a year-long program of education about mental health in aging adults. Presented by VayaHealth and the Alleghany Council on Aging, this was the first of six classes. Division of …
Lung Infections Industry 2017 Market Analysis Survey Research Growth and Forecast Report 2025
… Census Bureau stated that the key segment of the U.S. population is geriatric demographic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global geriatric population would increase from 524 mn in 2010 to around 2 bn by the end of 2050. The …
Chair yoga may be effective approach to reduce osteoarthritis pain in older adults, study shows
… older adults with osteoarthritis to either the “Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga ” program developed by Kristine Lee or a health education program. Participants attended 45-minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, pain …
Biopsy Device Market (By Country Wise and Product Segment) and Biopsy …
Biopsy devices are gaining traction within the industry as a viable alternative to traditional screening methods for cancer. The biopsy device market will experience considerable growth over the forecast period, driven by an increasing number of biopsy procedures.
Increasing Incidence and Large Patient Pool Suffering from Target…
… and 2022, reaching US$11.79 billion by 2022. Philips, Siemens, GE Healthcare, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., Carestream Health Inc., Varian Medical Systems Inc., Hitachi Medical Corp., Shimadzu Corp., Konica Minolta Inc., Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Canon Inc., …
Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Expected to Reach $3,524 Million by 2022, …
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Ostomy Drainage Bags Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022,” the ostomy drainage bags market was valued at $2,742 million in 2015, and is expected to reach $3,524 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2016 to 2022. High prevalence of colorectal cancer owing to the increase in geriatric population drives the market growth.
Happy birthday to Colo: Oldest gorilla in US turns 60
… of our most common medical challenges that we face in a zoo situation,” said Dr. Keith Hinshaw, director of animal health at the Philadelphia Zoo. “So pretty much anything that you could imagine would happen with an older person is going to happen …
Happy birthday to Colo: Oldest gorilla in US turns 60
… of our most common medical challenges that we face in a zoo situation,” said Dr. Keith Hinshaw, director of animal health at the Philadelphia Zoo. ”So pretty much anything that you could imagine would happen with an older person is going to happen …