Obesity levels in American are a significant concern, as 70% of adults are overweight or obese, with no improvement in sight. Medical conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea are directly related to this obesity.

Although we still do not know the specific causes of autism, we do know one thing. The rate is increasing, and the market for treatment is growing.

Based on new government data, 1 in 45 children in the United States, aged 3-17, have autism. This is up from only 1 in 150 children back in 2000.

According to a new market research report by BIS Research, the global surgical robotics market is expected to reach a value of $12.6 billion by the year 2025, owing to factors such as:

According to a market research report by BIS Research titled "Global Precision Medicine Market – Analysis and Forecast (2017-2026)," the global precision medicine market is expected to reach a value of $141.7 billion by the year 2026, wherein the oncology market segment is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% from 2017 to 2026.

Orphan disease, by definition, is “any disease that affects a small percentage of the general population.” These diseases are often life-threatening, chronic, progressive, degenerative, and disabling, while most of them are linked to a genetic disorder and remain undiagnosed.

The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be worth $68.2 billion in 2017—a 2.7% gain, and growth should continue into 2018, when the market is expected to post a better gain of 3.2% to $70 billion.

Continued high rates of obesity and overweight, coupled with low unemployment and higher disposable income, are boosting the market. However, performance will vary significantly by individual market segment.

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.