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GlobalData has released its new PharmaPoint Drug Evaluation report, "Epzicom (HIV) - Forecast and Market Analysis to 2022". Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the causative agent of AIDS, has claimed millions of lives since its emergence. However, the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed the face of HIV/AIDS from a deadly disease to a manageable chronic condition for most infected individuals. Antiretroviral treatment not only reduces the viral load and reconstitutes immune function, but also decreases infection incidence rates by limiting viral transmission. The treatment algorithm in HIV has characteristically involved multiple drug regimens designed to tackle the virus on different levels. In the recent past, simplified dosing regimens through the emergence of single tablet regimens (STRs) or fixed dose combination (FDC) therapies have become increasingly popular amongst physicians and patients alike by increasing clinical efficacy thresholds and enabling patient compliance.

Health and wellness continued to have a significant impact on breakfast cereals in 2012. Manufacturers aimed key premium branded product development, such as Coco Pops Choc N Roll and Quaker Havre Flakes, on the strong consumer demand for wholemeal/wholegrain products. Plus, manufacturers paid a great deal of attention to sugar and calorie counts as the health-concerned Danes remained averse to highly processed breakfast cereals which are viewed as sugary and unhealthy. Danish consumers have...

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Milk category in United States, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Dairy Food sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Unisex Fragrances category in Russia, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels andlatest industry news.

People want to be unique and different and the traditional style of reading glasses or old-style frames available at optical shops can no longer satisfy customers' needs. During late 2011 and early 2012, a trend of spectacle frames and styles changed to colourful frames. Stylish sunglasses are also launched every season in line with current trends. Sunglass remains the strong contribution category and growth is high due to greater consumer awareness of harmful UV rays as well as fashion trends.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Starches and Starch Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The report provides a review of M&A, capital-raising, partnering deals, and agreements entered into by packaging companies during December2012.

The review period saw a mixed performance for consumer health, with a number of different factors impacting sales growth. High inflation and currency fluctuations notably hindered sales growth in 2008, with constant value sales declining in this year. The self-medication trend boosted sales during the review period but was counterbalanced by consumers' concerns over the safety of medicine. Economic worries in 2009 and 2010 meanwhile boosted sales of consumer health, with many consumers trading...

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Pantiliners and Shields category in Denmark, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels.

In 2012, it is expected that a growing number of consumers in Azerbaijan will become less concerned about price and more interested in quality and convenience. Both imported and domestic manufacturers will continue to promote products with the intention of meeting these demands. Despite this, the majority of consumers in the country will remain price-sensitive and show an ongoing preference for lower priced products.

The Future of Argentina Food Packaging to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Food packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

In 2012, the main factor driving the growth of grocery retailers continued to be increasing number of chained outlets and attractive price promotions offered by chained retailers, especially by supermarkets. Attractive promotions such as price discounts on selected items every week such as buy-one-get-one-half price, or even buy-one-get-one-free were offered by chained companies over the review period. The current value growth registered in 2012 of 8% was higher than the review period CAGR of...

- The Future of Brazil Household Care Packaging to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail household care packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type and outer information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

The luxury accessories category has gained the attention of major brands, which have included more products in their portfolios. During 2012 several companies used the positioning of their brands to launch luxury accessories, such as eyewear, writing instruments and leather accessories, among others. As a result, luxury accessories saw important dynamism during the year, with increases of 9% and 5% in volume and value terms respectively.

A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the Still Drinks market.

After witnessing consecutive market contractions during the recession, 2012 was the year in which luxury beauty and personal care experienced positive growth. Sales of luxury beauty and personal care increased by 1% at constant prices, as an effect of less pressure on consumers' incomes and the changing lifestyles. Indeed, in 2012 the market amounted value sales of RON49 million.

A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the Still Drinks market.

Baby food manufacturers in 2012 have driven value sales growth by means of dynamic new product development in organic baby food within the prepared and other baby food categories. Semper AB has, for instance, launched six new organic prepared baby food products under the Semper brand in 2012. Due to strong concerns about health and safety, Danish parents have traditionally been very sceptical about manufactured baby food, with most preferring home-cooked baby food instead. However, with the...

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Toothbrushes and Replacement Heads category in Colombia, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Toothpaste category in Colombia, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Construction, Mining and Quarrying market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Publishing of Books market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the Dilutables market.

As in other packaged food categories in Latvia, during 2012 canned/preserved food benefited from rising consumption. Although the Latvian economy registered steady growth during 2011, much of this growth was based on rising exports. After experiencing significant declines in 2009, demand for packaged food stabilised in 2011 and slow but positive growth was recorded in 2012. In Latvia, the consumer perception of various different canned/preserved food categories varies significantly depending on...

Towards the end of the review period, rising income levels among Brazil's more affluent consumer groups as well as Brazil's middle class consumers meant that Brazilians were able to shop for aspirational designer apparel as never before. According to the research study O Observador 2012, 42 million Brazilians now belong to upper classes A and B, in comparison with 26.5 million in 2005. According to Forbes magazine, there is now a record number of Brazilians with net worth between US$539,000 to...