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GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Liver Failure Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Liver Failure clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Liver Failure. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Liver Failure. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

The Qatari shipping sector continues to be dominated by the export of the country's key commodity, natural gas, through the export terminal of Ras Laffan. Much of this is carried by national carrier Nakilat. However, the country is looking to increase its container and dry bulk shipping presence as well, through the development of the New Doha Port, which seems to be being developed with an eye towards capturing some lucrative transhipment trade.

BMI View: The recovery in Malaysia's construction sector has continued unabated, with real growth estimated to have reached 4.6% in 2011. We believe that construction activity will remaining relatively strong in 2012, at 6.2%, due to the country's success with raising private financing through Islamic finance and the successful completion of key milestones in major infrastructure projects. However, headwinds from a weakening global economy could present downside risks to project financing and dampen the demand for residential and non-residential buildings.

It appears that there has been little major new activity in the Mexican real estate market during Q212. The likely reason for this is the upcoming presidential elections on July 1 2012. These mark the first elections since the global recession, and may provide opportunities in a new administration's policies. Reports suggest that Mexico is poised for a recovery in growth no matter the outcome of the election.

BMI View: We have revised down our forecast for Moroccan wheat production as the lack of rainfall during plantings has destroyed part of the crop. This will force the country to import significant amounts of grains in the coming months and will very likely keep food price inflation high and GDP growth lower. We expect continuous investment from multinationals in the dairy sector to boost production methods and growth over the medium term owing to the recent move towards privatisation in the sector. The livestock sector is expected to benefit from moderating global feed prices, while the sugar sector will be hampered by disputes between farmers and the country's monopoly sugar producer.

The United Kingdom maintains an important role in NATO; transatlantic and European defence relations; and a military presence around the world. It is one of the world's acknowledged nuclear powers and alongside France, Russia and NATO is one of the nuclear powers on the European continent.

The Brazilian Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags short-term concerns about the impact on Brazil's economic outlook of structural economic imbalances. The report examines how best to maximise returns in the Brazilian retail market while minimising investment risk, and also explores the impact of deteriorating regional credit risk on the Brazilian consumer and on the ability of producers and exporters to realise returns in the short term.

GlobalData's report, Polystyrene Industry Outlook in Canada to 2016 - Market Size, Price Trends and Trade Balance provides an in-depth coverage of Canada Polystyrene industry. The research presents Polystyrene demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, and trade balance data. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Canada Polystyrene industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData's report, Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Industry Outlook in France to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of France EPS industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the EPS industry in France. The report covers France EPS plants and presents installed capacity by process and technology. In addition, it presents EPS demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major EPS producers in France. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of France EPS industry including all the major parameters.

WMI's 'The Top 25 Global Leisure & Hospitality Buildings Projects: Project Guide' is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about the global top 25 leisure & hospitality buildings construction projects.

"Cenovus Energy, Inc." Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Cenovus Energy, Inc.". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

"Lundin Petroleum AB" Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Lundin Petroleum AB". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

Vivacta Limited (Vivacta) is a privately held medical diagnostic company, based in the UK. It develops and markets point-care tests for the in-vitro diagnostic markets. The company's piezofilm detection technology has benefits in the quantization of binding reactions such as immunoassays and gene probe assays. Its immunoassay tests detect a binding event between the target molecule (antigen) and antibodies. Vivacta develops diagnostic system, which consists of a low cost generic instrument (the Reader), and single use cartridge tests such as piezofilm sensor (the Cartridge). Its research and development wing concentrates on developing new technologies and products. Vivacta is headquartered in Sittingbourne, Kent, the UK.

Dako Denmark A/S (Dako) is a diagnostic company, based in Denmark. The company develops, produces and markets diagnostic solutions. Its products include reagents, instruments and software for diagnosis of cancer and laboratory processes. Dako provides services that include deployment, instrumentation, application and technical support, and contract services. The company is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. The products are used by hospitals and clinical laboratories. The company's reagent partnership division has two sales channels, assay development and production for OEM partners and retail sales through distributors. Its production facilities are based in Denmark and California, the US. Dako is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark.

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited (Rayner) is a medical device company, based in the UK. The company manufactures intra ocular lens (IOL). Its products include Sulcoflex which includes Sulcoflex Aspheric, Sulcoflex Toric and Sulcoflex Multifocal; Multifocal which includes M-flex, M-flex T and Sulcoflex multifocul; Toric which includes T-flex, M-flex T and Sulcoflex toric; Spherical which includes C-flex and Superflex; Aspheric which includes C-flex, Superflex and Sulcoflex; PMMA Intraocular Lenses. It also provides web based toric calculator and ordering system namely Raytrace. The company operates as a subsidiary of Rayner & Keeler Ltd. Rayner is headquartered in East Sussex, the UK.

The Israel Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags shortterm concerns about the impact on Israel's economic outlook of weak consumer spending and a rapidly deflating housing market.

BMI View: Canada's involvement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations has the potential to begin a process that could ultimately see the country's dairy and poultry supply management system dismantled. After the abolition of the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on grain trading, dairy and poultry could be the next industries to be shaken up. For now, we expect milk, poultry and pork production growth to be mild in 2011/12. We forecast corn output to decline in 2011/12 but to remain strong in the coming years as higher renewable fuel content requirements encourage the construction of new ethanol plants.

Men's grooming continued to show strong double-digit value growth in 2011. Urban males have become more concerned about their appearance and more have started to use men's grooming products to enhance their looks. Appearance matters more to Indonesian men, especially young urban adult males as this is an important factor in helping communicate personality and sex appeal, which many believe leads to success in their professional and personal lives. This has helped stimulate strong growth of...

Demand for analgesics in Switzerland continued to rise during 2011 as a result of busier lifestyles and rising stress levels, a situation which is leading to higher numbers of Swiss people suffering from stress-related ailments. There has recently been an upsurge in stress-related ailments as the increasingly hectic schedules of Swiss people leave them with little time to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Many Swiss people do not think that it is necessary to visit a...

Wound care sales are mature in Norway. Segmentation is a key driver of retail value growth for the category. This is highlighted by new product developments such as Compeed Band Aid for Finger Cracks.

The global leading company in consumer health and baby care, Johnson & Johnson is also the world's fourth largest manufacturer of retail hygiene products. This profile analyses the compatibility of the company's activity in categories such as sanitary protection and wipes with its broader health-focused operations, and considers opportunities for integrated future development.