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Sprawled across a hallway within NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art are ancient Egyptian parchments called the "Book of the Dead." These mystical scrolls detailed this ancient civilization's all consuming obsession with the afterlife. Could their beliefs be more than just elaborate superstition? They just might be, says New York's Ghost Doctors.

The global LIMS market is expected to reach $1,323.6 million by 2019 from $848.5 million in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2014 to 2019. Major factors contributing to the growth of the LIMS market include rising awareness on LIMS solutions through various conferences and forums, new product launches by prominent players, rise in the need to integrate healthcare systems, and rise in pressure to comply with regulatory requirements such as 21CFR part 11, HL7 (Health Level Seven International), HIPPA (Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act), DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine),SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act),ISO (Indian Standard Organizations), FDA (Food and Drug Administration) CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), cGLP (Current Good Laboratory Practices), NAMAS (Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions), UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service),and NELAC (National Environment Accreditation Conference),amongst others. Relatively untapped markets of the Asian region, with an advent of increasing outsourcing activities of European and North American pharmaceutical companies in this region, have increased the demand for LIMS there. However, the high cost of maintenance and services of LIMS solutions and a lack of skilled HCIT professionals and are some factors that are expected to limit the growth of this market.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications has historically represented the integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers and sensors with communications, monitoring and control systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of business operations. The introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) is taking M2M to entirely new level as applications are rapidly expanding beyond traditional boundaries. One of the anticipated impacts of IoT will be rapid growth of consumer oriented M2M applications and increased involvement of consumers as a key element of the M2M value chain.

Given the increasing prevalence of expensive household goods, cars and consumer electronics, insurance has become an unavoidable and often necessary cost in modern life. Mobile phones, and smartphones in particular are no exception to this trend.

On average about 15% of the total births in Middle Eastern countries is contributed by women belonging to the high risk category for chromosomal abnormalities. With rising awareness among people and changing attitudes towards prenatal testing, the women in the high risk category will have the potential to drive the growth of the market in the coming years.

The India dairy market has witnessed a strong growth in production as well as consumption patterns, in the recent years. The increasing penetration of foreign players and product developments by the existing dairy companies is leading to reformation of Indian dairy industry. With increasing production of milk and elevating demand for dairy products, both traditional and value-added, is set to raise country's sector to a new height. Hence, it is anticipated that the Indian dairy market will grow at a high CAGR of over 10% during 2014-2018.

Crop protection products are essential in safeguarding crops against various insects, diseases and pests. Pesticides are very important as they help in improving the yield of agricultural produce. On an average basis, application of pesticides saves around 68% of the yield for the common agriculture crops including cotton, maize, rice and soybean. The crop protection chemicals market is segmented along three broader products: herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Rising demand for agricultural crops resulting from global population growth; increasing standard of living and increasing demand for biofuels are the major triggers that are keeping the global crop protection market afloat. The growing demand for agricultural crops lead to increasing crop and food prices, acting as a further incentive for farmers to increase their production and protect their harvests.

The prepaid card market has a promising future in most of the countries chiefly due to its growing awareness and convenience of usage. As prepaid cards are not linked to the bank accounts of the consumers, there is no fear of paying overdraft charges to the banks. One of the major features which prepaid cards provide is that the consumers cannot exceed the amount of funds that is loaded onto them. Developing countries are accepting the prepaid cards more than the developed countries.

The report titled "Global Mobile Communication Antenna Market: Trends and Opportunities (2013-18)" analyzes the potential opportunities and significant trends in the global antenna market for wireless and cellular communication. The report also provides detailed analysis of the global market sizing and future growth of mobile antennas like base station antenna, Smart antenna and LDS (Laser Direct Structuring) technology based antenna.

The report titled "Global SOP Fertilizer Market: Trends & Opportunities (2013-2018)" provides an in-depth analysis of the global SOP market with detailed analysis of various regions like Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America and Africa. It also assesses the key opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry. Growth of the overall SOP fertilizer industry has also been forecasted for the period 2013-18, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends. Further, key players of the industry like Potash Corp, Compass Minerals, Intrepid Potash Inc, Mosaic Company, Migao Corporation are profiled.

Proteomics refers to a process of study of structure and function of proteome. Proteomics market is growing at a significant rate due to increasing R&D expenditure from pharmaceutical and biotech companies. In addition, government funding and technological advancements in the field are driving the global proteomics market. Protein purification refers to the process of isolation of one or more proteins from a complex structure. The purification process may involve various steps such as purification of protein content from a non-protein mixture and finally separation of desired protein from the protein mixture. Protein purification reagents refer to the chemical compositions that are used in the protein purification process. Protein purification reagents market is increasing at a significant rate due to increase in the R&D for proteomics and technological advancements in the field. In addition, proteomics are a major focus area for the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry. Various application areas for protein purification reagents are protein-protein interaction studies, target identification, drug screening, protein therapeutics, biomarker discovery, disease monitoring and diagnostic tests.

Elevator is a type of vertical transport equipment that helps in mobilization of people or goods between levels of a building, vessel or any other structure. The major product segments of elevators include: Gearless; Geared hydraulic elevators; and Machine-room-less (MRL). On the other hand, escalator is a moving staircase or a conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building.

Medical devices market is growing at a significant rate due to increase in the aging population and improvement in the healthcare facilities. In addition, technological advancements in the field and government initiatives to encourage the use of medical devices have been driving the global market for medical devices. A medical device may be powered or non-powered. Powered medical devices are gaining popularity due to their user-friendly nature and increased efficiency offered by them in a medical procedure. A medical power supply device refers to the medical electrical equipment that is used for supply of power to medical devices. Medical power supply devices include power transformers and reactors. Medical power supply devices market is growing at a significant rate due to increasing popularity of powered equipment in healthcare sector. On the basis of technology, medical power supply devices market, can be classified into AC-DC power supply devices and DC-DC power supply devices. On the basis of the type, medical power supply devices market can be classified into an open frame, configurable, enclosed, encapsulated and external power supply. On the basis of its applications, medical power supply devices market can be classified into medical monitoring equipment, dental equipment, diagnostic equipment, surgical equipment and home patient care equipment.

Medical image analysis refers to the analyzing health related problems with the help of digital image processing technique and various imaging modalities. Medical image analysis software is an integral part of the diagnostic machines and helps to enhance and identify features of an image. Medical image analysis software is used in training, viewing, storing and sharing data in the medical industry. Medical image analysis software used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical procedures. On the basis of technology, medical image analysis software market can be segmented into X-ray, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, MRI, positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). On the basis of image type, medical image analysis software market can be segmented into 2D imaging techniques, 3D imaging techniques, and 4D imaging techniques. On the basis of indication, medical image analysis software market can be segmented into neurology, cardiology, and radiology. On the basis of end-user, medical image analysis software market can be segmented into hospitals and medical & diagnostic laboratories.

Medical imaging is a process of creation of high quality of image for the diagnosis of various diseases. Medical imaging technologies assist by medical specialists and practitioners in the diagnostics of diseases by providing actual and visual picture of the structure and function of organs. On the basis of end users, medical imaging technologies for oncology diagnostics market can be segmented into hospitals, doctor's offices, freestanding clinics and equipment leasing companies. On the basis of technology, medical imaging technologies for oncology diagnostics market can be segmented into X-ray, computed radiography (CR), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, MRI, endoscopy, positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). X-ray technology includes analog and digital x-ray. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) includes functional MRI and standard MRI. Endoscopy technology includes video endoscopy, fiber-optic endoscopy and ingestible cameras. Computed tomography includes multislice or ultrafast computed tomography, electron beam tomography and standard computed tomography.

Wireless medical technologies facilitate wireless devices to communicate with nearby healthcare service providers and receivers that are connected with cellular systems, landline networks and broadband facilities to access the internet. They reduce the need of long wires and cables for data transmission and provide safe and efficient services to healthcare professionals and patients. In addition, they create a safe workplace for medical professionals for their healthcare practices and more comfortable environment for the patient. Wireless medical technologies permits patients to get outside treatment from medical environments, reduces health care costs and enables physicians to obtain vital medical information without the need for office visits and hospital admissions. Furthermore, they offer less time consuming services and reduce the risks of infections.

Advanced wound management refers to a process of using new techniques and therapies for healing wounds. Advanced wound management technologies help in faster healing and improve outcomes. On the basis of type of wound, advanced wound management technologies market can be segmented into acute wound, chronic wound and burn wound. Acute wound includes surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, abrasions, necrotizing fasciitis, lacerations, contusions and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Chronic wound includes pressure ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, arterial ulcers, staging and diabetic or neuropathic ulcers. Advanced wound management technologies market can be segmented into advanced dressing, surgical sealants, anti-adhesion products and other related wound healing products and devices. On the basis of advanced dressing, advanced wound technologies market can be segmented into biological dressings, synthetic dressings and natural dressings. On the basis of technology, advanced wound management technologies market can be segmented into negative pressure technology, tissue-engineered skin substitutes and tissue regeneration. The process of wound healing includes stages such as inflammatory phase, destructive phase, proliferative phase, maturation, healing by secondary intention and factors affecting wound healing.

Wound debridement is a procedure to remove contaminated, dead tissue and foreign substance from a wound. Wound debridement product helps to reduce various types of microbes, toxins and other foreign material that inhibit healing of the wound. On the basis of method of debridement, wound debridement products market can be segmented into selective methods and non-selective methods. Selective methods include larvae debridement therapy or bio-surgical debridement, enzymatic or chemical debridement and autolytic debridement. Non-selective methods include mechanical debridement, ultrasound and sharp and surgical debridement. On the basis of type of wound, wound debridement products market can be segmented into acute wounds, burn wounds and chronic wounds. Acute wounds include surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, abrasions, necrotizing fasciitis, lacerations, contusions and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Burn wounds include chemical burns, electrical burns, flash burns, radiation burns and thermal burns. Chronic wounds include diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers and pressure ulcers. Process of wound care includes preparation, controlling bleeding, irrigation and cleaning, closure and infection control. Process of wound healing includes stages such as inflammatory response, coagulation cascade, vasodilation, cellular activity, debridement or cell growth and healing, scarring and fetal wound healing.

Nursing care refers to collaborative and autonomous care of individuals of all ages, group, communities and families by skilled person or nurses. Nurses are trained professionals which promote health and prevent diseases. Nurses help patient to cope up with illness and provide assistance to patients in medical procedures. Nurses are responsible for assessing patient, giving medicines and treatments. Nurses also develop and manage nursing care plans. Nursing care includes prevention and cure of diseases. Nursing care includes approaches of personalized care with more safety, convenience and comfort.

In-vitro testing market is growing at a significant due to technological advancements in the field and increasing number of R&D procedures which require in-vitro testing. In-vitro toxicity refers to a process of analyzing the effects of toxic chemical substances in mammalian or bacterial cells. In-vitro toxicity testing is done to study about the potential of hazardous substances. In addition, in-vitro toxicity is also done to study for the availabity of certain toxic properties in useful substances such as food additives, agricultural chemicals and therapeutic drugs. In-vitro toxicity testing market is growing at a significant rate due to growing awareness and increasing R&D for detecting toxicity at early stages. The global market for in-vitro toxicity testing can be segmented on the basis of industry, methods used, applications and technology. On the basis of industry, the global in-vitro toxicity testing market can be segmented into pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, cosmetics, chemicals and food. Of these, pharmaceutical industry dominates the market whereas cosmetic industry has the fastest growing in-vitro toxicity testing market. Growing bent towards detecting the toxicity during initial stages of production is driving the in-vitro toxicity testing market in pharmaceutical sector. Whereas, support from regulatory authorities for using in-vitro and in-silico methods for studying toxicity of a substance is driving the in-vitro toxicity testing market in cosmetic industry. On the basis of methods, the global in-vitro toxicity testing market can be segmented into biochemical assays, cellular assays, in-silico and ex-vivo. Of these, cellular assays dominate the global in-vitro toxicity testing market. Cellular assays are used as bio markers. In addition, they are used to study about the biological properties of the potential drug compounds.

Uveitis is the inflammation of middle layer of eye commonly known as uvea. Uvea consists of pigmented and non pigmented tissues which are present in the middle layer of the eye. The uvea is also known as uveal tract. The uveal tract is important for eye nutrition and for reduction of glare of light which enters into the eye through absorption of the light. In addition, uvea also helps in aqueous humour generation and eye lens protection. The uvea consists of choroid, iris and ciliary bodies. Choroids exist between the retina and the white part of the eye. Choroid helps in blood flow to the deep layer of the retina. Iritis, an inflammation of iris, is the most common form of uveitis. Anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis, intermediate uveitis and pan uveitis are some of the types of uveitis. Anterior uveitis involves inflammation of front part of eye. It is the most common type of uveitis and affects young and middle age people. Posterior uveitis includes the choroid, a layer of connective tissues and blood vessel in the middle part of the eye. Posterior uveitis results into inflammation of back part of uvea. Blurred vision, eye pain, redness of eye, dark floating spot in vision and sensitivity to light are some of the symptoms for the uveitis.

Cloud services have already caused a major transformation in technologies and a shift in business operations focus that has affected everything from ERP to datacenter planning. One of the crucial aspects of the next phases in the evolution of Cloud Services will be the extent to which various players can deal with the anticipated scope of many supplier/customer relationships and associated scale of data exchange and transactions.

Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic and medical procedure used to increase and restore the physical appearance of a human face. It also defined as a set of surgical procedures used to restore facial geometry and skin appearance of youths.

Ophthalmology is the branch of medical science that deals with the management and study of anatomy, physiology, and diseases related to the human eye. Globally, the incidence of eye disorders and vision loss are becoming major public health issues. Some of the major eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, bulging eyes, diabetic macular edema, ocular hypertension, retinal detachment, uveitis, and refractive errors. Choroidal neovascular membranes refer to the new blood vessels that grow below the retina and disrupt vision. The area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of eye), where these blood vessels grow is called choroid. Choroid is responsible for oxygen and nutrients supply to the eye. Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) occurs when new blood vessels start growing in the choroid and rupture the barrier between retina and choroid. When choroidal neovascular membrane leaks in the retina, it causes vision loss. Choroidal neovascularization leads to various serious eye diseases such as wet age-related macular degeneration and histoplasmosis. In addition, choroidal neovascularization can also lead to, eye trauma and myopic macular degeneration. Myopic macular degeneration commonly occurs in aged people due to extreme elongation of the eyeball. It even leads to loss of vision. The global market for choroidal neovascularization is increasing due to increase in aged population and growing incidence of eye diseases.

Bone glues are adhesives derived from animal sources such as bone and skins. Bone glues are safe and eco-friendly collagen. Bone glues are obtained from the bovine bone and dried swim bladder of fish. The common procedure for the production of bone glues comprises of the procurement of animal bones and further treatment for extraction of collagen. Collagens are obtained through washing, boiling under pressure and de-mineralization of animal bones. Bone glues are biodegradable and also an alternative for conventional adhesives. There is no need to remove them once they are healed. Bone glues are used in orthopaedic surgery especially for the fixation of fractures. Gelatin, a form of animal glues is used for making capsules and for vitamin embedding. People suffering from arthritis use gelatine capsules as supplement. Gelatin also supports the growth of skin, hail and nail. It is also used for anti aging treatments. Some of the side effects of gelatine supplements are stomach problem, burping and bloating. Soft and hard gelatin capsules are two important types of gelatin capsules which are used in pharmaceuticals. Bone glues and gelatin are also used in food and beverages, photography, breweries industry and book publishing.