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In 2012, the Federal Government released details of a new dental scheme specifically targeting children and low-income families. The previous federal dental schemes, the chronic diseases dental scheme and the teenager dental scheme will be phased out in 2013. The new scheme will also focus on providing more funding to establish dental services in rural and remote areas that are currently underserviced. All Australians have access to dental services through the public Medicare system; however, waiting periods can be lengthy. Alternatively, consumers can seek dental services on a private basis, at their expense.

Automotive air filters are used in vehicles to filter air and stop dirt particles entering the air inlet of internal combustion engines. Air filters are extremely beneficial as they ensure a sufficient amount of air for improved ignition. Dirt particles can cause damage to an engine and have a negative impact on engine performance. Growing concerns about emissions and growing focus on emission standards have compelled manufacturers to introduce improved automotive air filters.

Industrial Waste Management Market by Services (Collection, Recycling, Incineration, Landfill) & Geography (Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Americas) - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2019

Global Markets Direct's, 'Emesis (Vomiting) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Emesis (Vomiting)'s therapeutic pipeline.

An IVA is a customized automated digital character, such as an avatar or a 3D animated persona, which provides information and service assistance to customers. An IVA provides assistance on wide range of topics such as company details including financial and investor-related details, product portfolios, and technology-related information. They provide better customer engagement when compared to customer executives. Enterprises can use IVAs to reduce investment in developing multiple customer contact centers because IVAs offer maximum revenue for minimum resources.

The recovery of the disposable income levels of Lithuanian consumers had a major benefit on all categories in beauty and personal care in Lithuania as consumers returned to pre-crisis consumption habits. During the economic downturn, many people abandoned consumption of various beauty and personal care products or switched to cheaper alternatives. However, the improving economic situation led to record value growth in all beauty and personal care categories in 2013, encouraging companies to...

Decongestant rubs and paediatric cough and cold remedies continue to perform well with 12% growth respectively. This was due to a very dry, dusty and windy climate in the dry season, and a cold, moist climate in the rainy season, all of which favour the occurrence of allergies, especially in young children. Children also have a lower level of resistance to these ailments compared with adults, and are more likely to need medication from the onset of a cough or cold. With the increasing awareness of allergies, Cameroonians are less likely to take a cough too seriously and go to the hospital, but are more likely to resort to self-medication until the situation worsens. Visiting a hospital for a cough is seen as unnecessary expenditure by most. Most cough and cold remedies are well known and readily available in pharmacies at affordable prices.

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Global Markets Direct's, 'Tauopathies - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Tauopathies's therapeutic pipeline.

A smart water network is an integrated set of products, system, and solutions, which helps water utilities to monitor and diagnose problems related to the water distribution network. A smart water network helps in leak detection, pressure management, network operations, and water quality monitoring. It can also reduce overall capital expenditure by providing real-time data based on water consumption and customer meter readings.

A power tool is a key instrument in the armamentarium of the operating room for many orthopedic surgeries. The adoption rates for orthopedic power tools vary in different regions, mainly due to price sensitivity. Globally, and driven by the orthopedic industry's continued innovation in cordless battery-powered systems as well as a better understanding of corded systems' downsides, the usage of pneumatic-powered tools has been declining in the past decade as surgeons adopt premium-priced electric and, more significantly, battery-powered systems. In contrast, in developing countries, electric- and pneumatic-powered tools currently represent highly valued equipment for orthopedic surgeons; moreover, this equipment should continue to remain important, especially in light of the developing countries' healthcare systems that cannot bear the substantial costs associated with capital equipment upgrades. Yet, a slow shift to battery-powered systems will still occur in these emerging economies, as players introduce the new-generation systems into these countries in the coming years and invest heavily in marketing and promotion.

This report shows the leading Military Aviation market segments in various regions across the world. Details of top companies active across the global Military Aviation market are provided, together with market size and forecast 2014-2024 for the main players across those areas.

In 2012, just as in 2011, the mixed retailers saw their sales increase thanks to department stores' good performance and to the development of variety stores which were highly appreciated by city dwellers. These two channels were of almost equal value (around EUR4 billion) for the market, with more significant value per store than department stores. But the risk with department stores is that sales are, to a great extent, driven by tourists who buy luxury products.

A CFB boiler is a clean and environment-friendly boiler that can use a variety of fuel sources such as low-quality coal, coal blends, petcoke, as well as alternative fuels such as biomass. It helps to reduce harmful emissions such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and carbon dioxide. The earlier versions of CFB boilers were considered more cost competitive than conventional pulverized coal-fired boilers fitted with a Flue Gas Desulfurization or Selective Catalytic Reduction unit. However, in recent years, all large CFB boilers are required to have an FGD or SCR unit because of the introduction of stringent emission norms in various countries. A CFB boiler has a combustion chamber where various types of fuel are burnt to generate steam. It can be used for various applications in the Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power Stations, Petrochemical, and Pulp and Paper industries.

Global Markets Direct's, 'MediciNova, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the MediciNova, Inc.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Higher numbers of Lithuanians are becoming more aware of the potential harm which can be caused by the sun's UV rays and this continued to boost demand for sun care in Lithuania towards the end of the review period. Mass media advertising and marketing campaigns undertaken by the leading companies operating in sun care contributed to the rising education of Lithuanian consumers about the necessity of using proper sun care products. Having identified the growing demand for sun care products,...

Sales of herbal/traditional products were theoretically subject to the same fate as vitamins and dietary supplements in 2012. From 14 December 2012, the regulatory environment for herbal/traditional products became stricter, with new regulation of health claims. Thus, during the whole of 2012, players started to conform to the new EFSA regulation. However, it seemed that herbal/traditional products were less under scrutiny by the EFSA than non-herbal dietary supplements such as glucosamine, and mainly probiotic supplements.

Natural food is a category of food that is minimally processed and is free of synthetic preservatives. It does not contain genetically modified organisms, high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners, added hydrogenated oils or trans fats, artificial food coloring, or flavoring or preservatives.

For years, Egyptian consumers tended to buy window air conditioners, but over the last few years spilt air conditioners started to dominate the market, and took the lead. They are handier and they have better designs.

Asian speciality drinks in Thailand still mainly consists of Asian juice drinks and Asian RTD tea, while cereal/pulsed-based drinks and other Asian speciality drinks do not have very high share. One major trend affecting the category was the strong competition among several brands in Asian still RTD tea. The launching of Ishitan in 2011 influenced overall share. Ishitan by Mai Tan Co Ltd was founded by the former executive director of Oishi Group; therefore the product line as well as flavours of Ishitan green tea is very similar to Oishi green tea. Ishitan carried out a lot of marketing tactics to increase sales and within a short period of time stood out as one of the major brands. The high growth rate of Asian still RTD tea accordingly drove the growth of Asian specialty drinks.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations during 2014-19, including highlights of the key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.

As South Africans lead increasingly busy lives, so they look towards products that offer them the greatest convenience. Convenience remains a key driver for packaging innovation in South Africa. Manufacturers use this trend to differentiate their products on retailers' shelves and grow market share. Convenience can come in the form of smaller pack sizes for on-the-go consumption, larger pack sizes to save on the number of times consumers have to visit the store to replenish the product,...

Following the devastating period for juice sales, being almost halved within four years, 2013 brought relief for juice manufacturers. Reaching the bottom, juice stopped declining in value terms and even witnessed some positive growth. As the economy was still far from recovery, consumers favoured the cheaper variants - nectars and juice drinks - to 100% juice, which is reasonable given the weak disposable incomes. Compared to an 11% negative CAGR over the review period, current value growth of...

An ostomy is a surgically made opening (stoma) in the skin that allows the external excretion of waste products such as stools, mucus, and urine into a bag placed outside the body of the patient. This bag is known as an ostomy drainage bag. Ostomies are used for the treatment of intestinal and bladder diseases. These procedures are also used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases and some types of cancer. An ostomy can be a temporary or permanent procedure depending on the condition and needs of the patient. There are three types of ostomy: colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.

The Future of the Savory & Deli Foods Market in New Zealand to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Savory & Deli Foods consumption trends in New Zealand, historic and forecast Savory & Deli Foods consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Savory & Deli Foods sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.