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Prenatal testing is a critical set of procedures during pregnancy in which screening tests detect the risk of possible health issues in the baby and a diagnosis test which affirms its presence. Prenatal tests are the routine tests with non-invasive screening and invasive procedures for the definitive prenatal diagnosis. In modern perinatology there are many challenges such as chromosomal abnormalities, congenital heart conditions, and malformed kidneys and therefore to overcome the risks during prenatal pregnancy testing is conducted. There are different types of prenatal tests which can be categorized as the first trimester, second trimester, and third-trimester screening and diagnostic tests. These tests are scheduled according to the days during pregnancy such as nine weeks to thirteen weeks and fourteen to eighteen weeks. Rapid evolving area of pregnancy care has led to the development of new and upgraded screening methods and diagnosis tests. Companies are more focusing on developing tests by a non-invasive approach to aid in detecting of increased number of abnormalities, allowing physicians to charge less.

According to study results from Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, in 2012, over 280,000 patients were living with bone metastasis in the U.S. with breast and prostate cancers being the most common primary tumor types. Metastasis is the unique hallmark of cancer cells which differentiates them from the benign tumors, which refers to the spread of cancer from its primary site to other body parts. Bone is the third most common site for the spread of cancer and invasion of such cancerous cells to bone gives rise to the deadly condition of bone metastasis. Bone metastasis is the third most common condition in metastatic cancers and occurs in 60-65% of patients with metastatic cancers. The spine is the most common site of bone metastasis. Other common sites include ribs, skull, pelvis (hip bone), femur (leg bone) and humerus (arm bone). Bone metastatic cancers are rarely able to be cured, and treatment of bone metastasis involves medications to shrink, stop or slow down the growth of the tumor. Treatment options available for bone metastasis are symptomatic treatments which are meant for pain control, treatment, and prevention of fractures, improvement in functional disability, etc. Randomized trials on metastatic patients by UBM Medica, LLC showed that 45-75% patients develop functional disability every 3-4 months, 10-15% patients develop hypercalcemia and 10-20% patients develop long bone fractures.

Cancers of squamous cells present in the linings of larynx, throat, nose, salivary glands, lips, mouth are collectively called as head and neck cancers. According to World Health Organization (WHO), globally more than 550,000 new cases of head and neck cancer are diagnosed per year with around 300,000 deaths annually. Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer and accounts for 56% of all cancers. Treatment of head and neck cancer presents a significant challenge to physicians as the choice of treatment varies from patient to patient and location of the tumor. Head and neck cancers ate often treated with surgery, but the complexity of facial structures and functions limits the surgical treatments. Surgery for head and neck cancer changes some of the functions such as chewing, swallowing, talking, etc. Surgical therapy in combination with radiation therapy is the most preferred treatment regime by physicians. However, currently available treatment options for head and neck cancer do not result in improvement in survival rate, and head and neck cancer survival rate has decreased from 80% to 50%in last ten years. Recent developments in advanced chemotherapy and radiotherapy allow preserving some of the functions of the face. The introduction of targeted molecular therapy such as gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, etc. has opened up huge potential for the growth of head and neck cancer therapeutics market.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a group of 150 related viruses, 75% of which are responsible for warts on arms, chest, feet, hands and 25% of HPV types called high risk HPV cause cancer of genital. Human papillomavirus testing is done for the screening of a several cancers including cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer etc. Population based studies by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 66% of cervical cancers, 79% of anal cancers, 55% of vaginal cancers and 62% of oropharangeal cancers in the U.S. are associated with HPV infection in women. FDA approved human papillomavirus test as a preliminary screening test for cervical cancer. Even though the test has been approved by FDA, it can only be used in conjunction with the Pap smear test – a gold standard test for cervical cancer screening. Conventional human papillomavirus testing uses molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid probes labelled with radioactive isotopes. Insufficiency of these tests to detect all oncogenic and non-oncogenic HPV types is the biggest restraint for the HPV testing market. Introduction of new techniques for HPV screening such as DNA hybridization signal amplification system has opened up lucrative opportunities for the manufacturers of human papillomavirus testing kits. New techniques for HPV testing use Southern blotting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) etc. for detection of HPV, species identification (genotyping) and detection of viral load. HPV test is recommended for the women aged above 30 years and is not used in adolescents.

Combination antibody therapy has gained significant recognition in past two decades. It is now a preferred drug treatment for cancers such as lymphomas and solid tumors. Antibodies for modulating immune system has also achieved a significant success clinically. Combination antibody therapy are crucial strategies for treating patients suffering from hematological malignancies and solid tumors. This therapy for tumors is based on the fundamentals of cancer cell's antigen expression. Combination antibody therapy can function through mediating changes in antigen or receptor functions or modulating the immune system or administering a drug that becomes temporarily united with the antibody, for targeting a specific antigen. According to the journal of oncology (JCO) it has been concluded that a combination of epratuzumab with rituximab was tolerable and had substantial effect in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). Nonetheless, auto immune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis can be treated by combination of alpha monoclonal antibody with low dose weekly of methotrexate. Additive effect of Rituxan anti-CD20 chimeric antibody with low dose chemotherapy can be effective in B-Cell Lymphoma.

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Dr. David Rodwell, board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Charleston, SC, was recently interviewed by host Eric Michaels of eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information and Skin Care Channels to discuss frequently asked questions about facelifts.

Gilded Fest 2016, the one-day music, technology, and innovation event tailored for Boston has found a new home for its October 1st festival October 1st at the well-known and coveted outdoor venue The Lawn on D, located on 420 D Street, Boston, MA. The Lawn on D location and its signature features such as glow in the dark swings, outdoor games, and large selection of food vendors is sure to increase Gilded Fest's reach.

Latest industry research report on Oil and Gas Cloud Applications. Oil and gas sector deals with a huge volume of data, which is significantly sensitive as it constitutes to the national income of many countries. Cloud applications are solutions based on Software-as-a-Service platform for storing and accessing critical data. The software solutions offered by cloud-based service providers specifically for oil and gas industry is termed as oil and gas cloud applications. These solutions consist of different offerings from web hosting services offered by local providers to integrated technologies provided by large enterprises with world-class infrastructure.

Orthobiologics are substances, found in human body, used for faster healing process of injuries such as, broken bones, injured muscles, and ligaments. These substances are made up of substances found in human body. When Orthobiologics are used in higher concentration, they help in accelerating healing process. The faster recovery process, reduction in number hospital visits, and accelerated healing are the benefits due to which orthobiologics are gaining prominence.

As Summer is officially reaching its end, kids are headed back to school while moms and dads are looking for fun ways to stay in shape as the holidays approach. For some, the opportunity to learn some sweet dance moves, and get a good sweat while doing it, can be the perfect solution to switching up a fitness regimen.

New York is teeming with a whole lot of paranormal activity and two of New York's well known ghost hunters are more than up to the task of uncovering these ghostly residents.

Data Xtractor suite combines Model Xtractor and Query Xtractor, with more modular applications to come. Combine flexible graphical representations of reverse-engineered data models with complex SQL queries generated with our visual query builder. Design within seconds complex SELECT queries, without even knowing SQL.

D.C. Technical Corp is a leader in the glass works industry, providing services ranging from the installation of shower doors and enclosures to creating and customizing unique mirrors for homes and commercial venues. The company specializes in storefronts, doors, and partition walls, along with glass back splashes, railings and wall coverings.

Lighting is one of the important aspects in hospital infrastructure. Ambient lighting in hospital rooms and premises influence the various activities in hospitals such as effective accomplishment of visual tasks and thereby reducing errors and controlling the body's circadian system. Moreover, it also influences the mood and perception of patients and healthcare staff. Hence, hospital lighting and its efficient implementation is being considered as a critical parameter in the hospital infrastructure development.

Field crops are primarily used for agricultural purposes. These are cultivated on a commercial scale. In the U.S., field crops primarily include cotton, corn, wheat, and soybean. Most of these field crops are used for further processing in various end-use industries. For instance, corn production plays a vital role in several industries in the U.S., including ethanol processing, dairy, and poultry. Demand for field crops is anticipated to remain high in the U.S. in the next few years, due to rise in demand for agricultural produce coupled with the ever-increasing consumption level of the agricultural output.

Corn is one of the most popular feed, food and industrial cereal. Corn flour, corn oil, popcorn, corn syrup, corn soap are some of the most common corn products consumed worldwide. Corn oil is primarily used as a cooking medium in food industry and for manufacturing hydrogenated oil. In 2013, corn oil was the fastest growing feedstock for biodiesel production in the world. Corn is one of the most widely grown crop. Thus easy availability of raw material at lower price is supporting the market growth across the globe.

In financial advisor Kevin Bard's bestseller, The Retirement Umbrella: Protect Your Standard of Living and Enjoy Peace of Mind in Retirement, he explains that many people reach retirement only to encounter unexpected dangers, including increases in taxes, skyrocketing costs of living, and plummeting savings accounts. These nasty surprises are what he calls "retirement alligators."

This review is based on information published by TMR in a report, titled "Optical Coatings Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019." As per TMR, the global optical coatings market stood at US$6.4 bn in 2012. Rising at a CAGR of 7.2%, the market is expected to reach US$10.39 bn by the end of 2019. Regionally, North America dominated the global market with a share of 36.9% in 2012. By application, infrastructure led the market in 2012, with a share of 42.7%.

Transparency Market Research Reports incorporated a definite business overview and investigation inclines on “Specialty Fertilizers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 – 2024” This report likewise incorporates more illumination about fundamental review of the business including definitions, requisitions and worldwide business sector industry structure.

Microencapsulation is the process of enclosing active ingredients such as drugs, pigments, agrochemicals and others inside protective coverings called shells. These shells allow controlled and sustained release of active ingredients. Microencapsulation technology has several advantages, prominent among them being targeted delivery of active ingredients, and sustained release and protection of active ingredients from the external environment. This technology is used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, detergents, functional foods and industrial chemicals, among others. Leading companies such as Nestle, Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) and others employ the microencaspualtion technology in order to reduce the quantity of raw materials required in the manufacture of final products. This helps these companies lower the cost of manufacturing.

The report covers forecast and analysis for the vinyl acetate monomer market on a global and regional level. The study provides the historical data of 2013 along with forecast for 2014 to 2020 based on volumes (Kilo Tons) and revenue (USD Million). The study includes drivers and restraints for the vinyl acetate monomer market along with their impact on demand during the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of opportunities available in the vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market on the global and regional level. The drivers, restraints and opportunities mentioned in the report are justified with the help of quantitative and qualitative data which is verified by primary and secondary resources.

Arthroscopy is defined as the visualization of the internal structure of a joint conducted with the help of imaging equipments such as endoscopes. It is a minimally invasive procedure imperative for diagnosis and treatment of various joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, ligament tear, cartilage tear, rheumatoid arthritis and for the surgical removal of the fluid from the inflamed joint tissue. Arthroscopy is usually performed on the knee and the shoulder joint; however, others joints such as the wrist, ankle or hip joints may also be examined and tested with the help of an arthroscopic procedure. The rising geriatric population worldwide coupled with an accentuated demand for minimally invasive procedures has triggered the growth of this market. Moreover, a spurt of sport related injuries has created a considerable demand for arthroscopic procedures.

Hernia occurs as result of protrusion of tissue through an abnormal opening and is affected most commonly to the geriatric population. Hernia is one of the major health concern worldwide. The study analyzes two major segments of the hernia repair devices namely, products and equipments and procedures. Hernia repair products and equipments are segmented as biologic materials, polymer and prosthetic mesh, surgical instruments and endoscopy equipment. The market for procedures includes tension repair, open-tension repair, laproscopic tension-free repair and other tension-free methods. The report also explains various technological advancements taking place in the segment.

Prefilled syringes represent one of the fastest growing segments among the injectable drug delivery devices market. It is mainly due to the various advantages associated with the use of prefilled syringes such as ease of administration, reduced risk of cross contamination, less overfill and ease of handling.