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Breathable membranes are semi-porous films or sheets, which allow the exchange of water vapor while preventing liquid water from permeating through. These membranes prevent water from seeping into the roof structure, while providing cold and warm ventilation. Breathable membranes are primarily used in the building & construction industry; they are used as underlay for various types of roofs such as slated pitched roofs and tiled roofs. Large amount of water vapor can be produced in a building. This moisture ultimately reaches the roof and can cause condensation, thereby damaging the roof structure. This damage can be prevented by ventilating the roof structure by using breathable membranes. High dampness inside a building can cause severe problems such as mold formation, damp patches, corrosion (for metals), decay (for wood components), and weak insulation. Breathable membranes are made up of several materials, ranging from polytetrafluoroethylene (commonly known as Teflon) to polyurethane and microporous polypropylene.

The competitive landscape of monolithic ceramics market is characterized by the presence of various medium and large-scale manufacturers. Some of the leading players in the monolithic ceramics market are CeramTec, Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing, CoorsTek, Inc., Elan Technology, Ceradyne, Morgan Advanced Materials, Kyocera Corporation, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Murata Manufacturing, Rauschert, Corning Inc., Pingxiang Nanxiang Chemical Packing, Pingxiang Yingchao Chemical Packing, and Pingxiang Xingfeng Chemical Packing. These companies are concentrating on extensive research and development activities so as to expand the company's product portfolio. Along with that, the firms are indulging into strategic merger and acquisitions and tie-ups that are likely to help the company reach into various regions and end-user industries is also common in the industry.

The global chlorinated paraffin market is extremely fragmented, as per Transparency Market Research on the basis of a recently published report. This is mainly due to the presence of innumerable players in the market. With expanding product portfolios coupled with increasing number of players, the competition is expected to further intensify. Most players are focusing on innovations and developments in order to attract a large number of consumers across the globe.

The coil coatings market features a fairly fragmented landscape as the top four players accounted for a combined share of 56% of the market in 2014, finds Transparency Market Research (TMR). These leading companies are Beckers Group, PPG Industries, Inc., Valspar, and Sherwin Williams. The market demonstrates a relatively high degree of competition. With the acquisition of Valspar by the Sherwin-Williams Company in 2017, the competition is likely to intensify in the coming years, observes TMR. The acquisition will enable Sherwin Williams, a company majoring in paints solutions, to capitalize on the worldwide presence of Valspar. This is anticipated to open up lucrative growth avenues in various regions, particularly in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa.

The global nanoclay market is the focus of study of a recent market research report published by Transparency Market Research. The report projects healthy growth prospects for the market and states that the market will expand at a 12.0% CAGR between 2015 and 2023. At this pace, the market, which had a valuation of US$1.22 bn in 2014, will rise to US$3.37 bn by 2023.The report is titled "Nanoclay Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 – 2023" and is available on the company's website for sale.

Global Oral Appliance Market: Overview

Morcellators are class II medical devices used during laparoscopic procedures. The device cuts tissues into smaller pieces, which can be removed with the help of laparoscopes. Morcellation is a minimally invasive surgery which allows surgeons to perform various surgeries with a small incision, reducing the recovery time. The procedure is considered to be an alternative to traditional invasive abdominal surgery, and is designed to facilitate large tissue removal through a small incision. Rather than opening up the abdomen and making large cuts into the muscular area, surgeons prefer morcellation during hysterectomy and laparoscopic procedures to speed up the recovery time, and eliminate pain & post-surgical complications.

Heart pump devices are used to improve the circulation of blood in the body. These are used for several conditions, such as, when a patient is not eligible for a heart transplant, during or after surgery, until a patient's heart recovers, or while waiting for a heart transplant. Ventricular assist device is a commonly used heart pump. Several types of heart pumps are available, such as, right ventricle assist device (RVAD), left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and biventricular assist device (BiVAD). The left ventricular assist device is a commonly used device and helps the left ventricle pump blood to the aorta. The right ventricle assist device is used only for short-term support and helps the right ventricle pump blood to the pulmonary artery.

Ambulatory care, also known as outpatient care, is medical care provided on an outpatient basis, including observation, consultation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, intervention, and treatment services. Ambulatory care includes primary care, ambulatory surgery, emergency care, and others. Ambulatory surgery is defined as surgical and diagnostic intervention that does not require overnight hospital stay. Ambulatory surgery and emergency centers provide surgical and emergency medical services for outpatients and do not require hospitalization. These centers have developed into an excellent option for the general public for minor and serious surgeries, and therefore, insurance companies plan to capitalize on the growth of this industry. These centers have facilities with advanced equipment that help in providing services such as cataract and arthroscopic surgeries.

Total ankle replacement or total ankle arthroplasty is recommended if a patient suffers from ankle arthritis. It is a surgical procedure, in which the ankle of a patient is replaced so that she or he can experience improved mobility and decreased pain during the day to day activities. A patient could experience arthritic changes due to normal aging and wear and tear of the ankle, or due to accident or injury which may result in dislocation or broken ankle. Ankle replacement can be performed by using a fixed bearing system or implanting the newer mobile bearing system. The fixed bearing system was earlier adequate for implanting; however, it restricted the total axial rotation of the ankle, thereby affecting mobility. The ankle mobile bearing system overcomes this shortcoming and offers patients improved mobility. Implantation of the ankle mobile bearing system requires relatively smaller bone resections, resulting in increased percentage of successful outcomes.

The global market for polyols and polyurethane is expected to show a significant rise during the forecast period of 2015 to 2023. According to a report by Transparency Market Research, the market is likely to rise due to its demand in various applications such as home furnishing, appliances, automotive, and construction sectors. The demand for polyols and polyurethane is expected to see healthy growth in 2018. The demand for energy efficient technologies are leading to demand for polyols and polyurethane market globally. Some of the key companies in the market dealing with the same are The Dow Chemical Company, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Chemtura Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, Bayer MaterialScience, and BASF SE.

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report titled, "Anal Fistula Treatment Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026". According to the report, the global anal fistula treatment market was valued at US$ 550 Mn in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2018 to 2026. Rise in incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases is anticipated to propel demand for therapies used in the management of these diseases from 2018 to 2026.

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report titled, "Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026". According to the report, the global assistive technologies for visually impaired market was valued at US$ 3,400.0 Mn in 2017 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2018 to 2026. Increase in demand for assistive technologies for visually impaired, advancements in assistive technologies, surge in health care expenditure, and rise in awareness are likely to drive the global assistive technologies for visually impaired market from 2018 to 2026.

Due to the existence of a large number of players in domestic markets and few leaders at the global level, the global SNP genotyping and analysis market sees intense competition in two distinct arenas. Global players are entering into long-term contracts with hospitals to ensure that they have access to a captive market. This strategy has also proven useful in consolidating their position at the regional level. The top three companies, Life Technologies, Illumina Inc., and Affymetrix held approximately 66.4% of the global market in terms of revenue in the 2012

The global cord blood banking services market is highly fragmented and is characterized by the presence of dispersed public and private cord blood banks operating in parts of the world, states a new study by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The strong R&D setup, robust competitive strategies, and financial stability of private cord blood banks give them a competitive edge over public banks and are thus successful in attracting customers worldwide. Some of the key players in this market are Cord Blood America Inc., Cordlife Group Ltd., Cryo-Save Group AV, Cord Blood Registry Systems Inc., Cry-Cell International Inc., and ViaCord Inc.

Severe trauma and osteoporosis are among the most common causes of vertebral collapse. This condition is known as a vertebral compression fracture (VCF) and it is more common in people suffering from low bone density or osteoporosis. Some of the most common symptoms indicating VCF include kyphosis and vertebral height loss over a period of time, limited spinal mobility, continued back pain for more than two or three weeks, deformity over a period of time, and disability.

The global market for diabetes management software has been expanding alongside the effort of the healthcare industry to induct the best facilities for treatment and care of diabetic patients. It is expected that the demand for diabetes management software would flow in from private clinics as well as hospitals in the forthcoming years. This is because both of these units witness an influx of patients suffering from diabetes on a daily basis. Moreover, the changing lifestyles of the people coupled with propensities to have sweeter foods are also believed to be a key driver of demand within the global diabetes management software market. The government has also been investing heavy amounts towards equipping healthcare centers with all the necessary tools to facilitate better treatment of patients. This is also expected to bring in commendable revenues within the global diabetes management software market over the forthcoming years.

Air springs have been used in heavy duty vehicle suspension systems for nearly a century, wherein they have proven to be highly useful by taking advantage of the compressed air required for vehicle braking systems. Air springs provide a two-fold advantage over mechanical leaf- or coil-springs. One advantage with air suspension is the extra comfort provided by being able to adjust the air pressure inside the spring, which changes the spring rate, and therefore, ride quality. Additionally, as variable control over air pressure adjusts the deck or trailer height in heavy vehicles, aligning loading docks to the level of the deck is possible with the help of air springs when dock plates are unavailable.

Veterinary wellness are services provided by veterinary hospitals and veterinary clinics to improve the health of veterinary animals. Under veterinary wellness, veterinary hospitals and clinics launch various plans and programmes by collaborating with various veterinary associations. Veterinary wellness creates opportunities for clients to understand the importance of taking proactive care of their pets. Veterinary wellness care can be helpful in detecting chronic diseases during early phases, which helps in providing the appropriate treatment. Veterinary wellness also creates better partnerships between clients and hospitals by improving the level of veterinary care. Veterinary wellness plans also give pet owner an estimated budget for improved care of their pet and elaborates on how pet owners can decease the healthcare expenditure on their pets. Pet owners who follow veterinary wellness are required to visit veterinary hospitals very few times a year. Veterinary wellness programmes are generally organized by veterinary hospitals and veterinary clinics. In the U.S., the American Veterinary Medical Association has made major contributions in raising awareness about veterinary wellness. The American Veterinary Medical Association has also launched various veterinary wellness programmes to provide better treatments for pet animals. These veterinary wellness programme are guided by experience veterinary doctors and veterinary nurses.

Global LED Power Supplies Market: Introduction

The growing demand for mobile communication and continuous improvement in the speed of the Internet is driving the global wireless communication equipment market. Wireless communication refers to the transfer of information between two or multiple points without any physical connection. The most commonly used wireless technology for communication is radio waves. Radio waves enable to communicate from short-range to long-range covering millions of kilometers via radio communication devices. Various wireless communication equipment is used, such as fixed or mobile devices and portable devices like cellular phones, two-way radio communication devices, personal digital assistances (PDAs), wireless networking, GPS, wireless computer, radio receivers, broadcast televisions, satellite televisions, and others.

Mustard plant is native to Asia and is one of the widely cultivated crop across the globe. Mustard seeds are used as a major spice in Asia and are rich in phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. Mustard seeds are high in essential oil and are great source of plant sterols such as brassicasterol, campesterol, sitosterol, avenasterol, and stigmasterol. The global mustard seeds market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years mainly attributed to increasing application of mustard seeds in food and beverages industry, pharmaceutical industry, personal care and cosmetic industry and others. Mustard plant belongs to family Brassicaceae which also includes other crop such as, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and broccoli. Mustard plant is a winter crop and require temperate climate for its growth and is among the third leading source of vegetable oil after palm and soybean oil as per the data revealed by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).

Equine medical equipment are medical tools used for surgical procedures of horses. Equine surgical equipment includes electrosurgical equipment, dental equipment, operating table, surgical lights, etc. As these equipment are designed as per the physical structure of equine, they help surgeons and nurses to complete the surgery in a more appropriate manner. During the surgery, the horse is positioned on its side or back. Besides, portability associated with the equine surgical equipment makes it easy to aboard and transfer the horse to the operating room. The equine surgical equipment are manufactured by few prominent players specialized in manufacturing of veterinary surgical equipment. Haico, a key player in the market, claims that over 80,000 horses worldwide receive surgical assistance on its manufactured table per year.

Veterinary tables can be used to move veterinary patients from one place to another by transporting stretcher. They are made for small space area, folding wall-mounted or an anaesthesia mobile surgery table is on demand because it's a perfect combination of mobility and versatility. Companies manufacture tables for a sterile environment. They are easy to sanitize and resistant to corrosion. They should be easily adjustable according to the position of the patient to avoid any unnecessary stretching or bending. Advanced veterinary tables are being introduced with a removable rechargeable battery and in-built battery charger for cost-effective power supply. They are designed with several features such as moveable side panels, press & release controls and electric tilts. To give maximum stability and durability to tables, manufactures and veterinary physicians use stainless steel materials. In addition, these tables are available with plenty of drawers, shelves and pail hooks.

The growing trend of automated workflow and to improve the supply chain operations the demand for distributed order orchestration is increasing and is contributing to the growth of the global distributed order orchestration market. Distributed order orchestration provides the complete solution for controlling the order management process. Distributed order orchestration enables to monitor order progress, resolve problems and modifies the fulfilment process as the business grows. Distributed order orchestration simplifies the order management and makes it fast, simple and cost-efficient. Oracle fusion distributed order orchestration is the next-generation suite for business resource planning, where the features have been taken from Oracle E-business Suite, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Siebel product lines. Distributed order orchestration is an integral part of supply chain management, which centralizes the decomposition to itemize orders into separate, division and partner fulfillment networks and interconnected fulfillment design targeting the multi-network.