The $28 billion dollar electronic medical records (EMR) market is shaking up, nearly cracking, according to a new report by Kalorama Information, a leading healthcare market research firm.

The industry faces dissatisfaction among customers and IT staff shortages. Physicians are still not convinced EMRs reduce costs or improve patient care. On top of that, the Trump administration could usher in new policies, for better or worse.

Many of the world’s largest corporations are investing in artificial intelligence. Advancements in AI could give these companies “an unbelievable advantage,” according to the MIT Technology Review.

A concept once associated mostly with science fiction, AI is now being applied to everything from web search and personal assistants, to industrial robots, self-driving cars, and autonomous weapons.

Check out the latest industry analysis with fresh insights and perspectives from analysts in the field. 

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Nearly 60 percent of U.S. consumers say they are more concerned about animal welfare, specifically as it relates to the food supply, than they were just a few years ago, according to a groundbreaking new report by Packaged Facts, a leading market research firm.

Most U.S. consumers believe livestock should be treated humanely and slaughtered in the least painful way possible. Key concerns include how animals are housed, fed, and handled. Antibiotic use is another top issue.

Welcome to our new recurring blog series, where we'll bring you up to speed on the latest industry analysis and market research blogs from the past week. 

Take a look at recent articles from MarketResearch.com and our publishing divisions, plus a few top picks from other relevant websites and forums. 

As one of the world’s leading publishers of business intelligence, IBISWorld provides up-to-date market information on a wide variety of industries and business sectors.

IBISWorld currently has 8,189 reports available on MarketResearch.com. Here’s a quick look at some notable industry reports and their key findings.

Last month, MarketResearch.com's publishing divisions were cited in a number of high-profile publications including The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among many others.

Read on to learn about the newsy insights, quotes, and data covered by the press. To access additional information about a particular subject, click the link to the related report page.

Forbes recently published an article written by Ken Long, a Senior Industry Analyst at The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com. The article highlights seven key facts you need to know before investing in drone technology.

Read the article to learn:

• Forecasts of U.S. drone sales to 2020
• Which markets are poised to explode and which will climb at moderate rates
• Where you can find possible investment opportunities

Clinical laboratories are a critical component of health care. Approximately 80% of physicians’ diagnoses are a result of laboratory tests, according to Kalorama Information, a healthcare market research firm.

Common routine tests include cholesterol level tests, HIV tests, pap tests, pregnancy tests, and substance abuse tests. Clinical lab testing is also used to monitor diseases and drug treatments. Specialty testing, which is often more costly, may include genetics, immunology, oncology, endocrinology, and other segments.

According to a recent report by Lucintel, the worldwide skincare products industry is forecast to reach $135 billion by 2021, with opportunities in anti-aging, body lotion, sun protection, and multi-functional skin cream.

Facial care, in particular, is expected to exhibit above-average growth. Skincare creams that do double-duty — such as combining sun protection and anti-aging properties — will help boost the market as well.