3D bioprinting artificially constructs living tissue by applying layer-upon-layer of living cells. The deposition of live cells in combination with biological substances such as collagen, fibrin, and gelatin supports the growth of complete tissues and organs.

Cell-based research helps in the evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of various types of cells in the management of chronic and infectious diseases.

The availability of government support for promoting and supporting cell-based research activities, such as single-cell analysis and stem cell research, is driving research into the application and end-user industries for cell analysis.

The healthcare sector has moved from using paper-based records to electronically updated and shared records. This, in turn, has increased the demand for the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare to enable the collection and sharing of information directly through the Internet from anywhere in the world.

Medical device companies produce a wide variety of products such as wheelchairs, defibrillators, pacemakers, stents, and infusion pumps.

The medical device industry is highly regulated, and companies must invest in constant research and development in order to maintain a competitive edge.

In a recent survey of nearly 100 pharmaceutical and life science market research executives conducted by my company InCrowd, 80% identified their respective brand as being in a volatile market, characterized by disruption and uncertainty.

Life sciences tends to be a source of competitive and investor interest, because of its potential role in fighting disease and increasing human health. We asked one of our publishers, Kalorama Information, to talk about its recently published market studies. The publisher noted the following areas of health care.

According to a new market research report by BIS Healthcare titled Global Prefilled Syringes Market, Analysis & Forecast, 2017-2021, the global prefilled syringes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.75%. In terms of volume, the market is expected to reach 8320.6 million units in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 12.31% during the forecast period 2017 to 2021.

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.

Asia is one of the leading destinations for health tourism. Countries such as India, China, Malaysia, and Thailand are witnessing large numbers of medical tourists due to cheaper treatment costs and high-quality healthcare services. In 2016, Indians and Chinese spent around $68 and $431 per head respectively on medical treatment while Americans spent at least 19 times more. This is one of the key themes explored in The Business Research Company’s recent Healthcare Market Global Report 2017.

Groundbreaking technological advances are rapidly transforming the veterinary services industry — expanding treatment options and boosting potential revenue growth. While these developments are creating exciting new possibilities, veterinary service providers that are slow to adapt may fall behind and miss a key window of opportunity.

The Veterinary Services Global Market Report 2017 from the Business Research Company highlights four major trends in the veterinary market that should be followed in order to stay competitive.