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Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics (Technical Insights)Published by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Sep. 25, 2006 Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1. Emerging Technologies and their Applications 2. Key Technology Trends 2. Scope and Methodology 1. Scope of the Research Service 2. Research Methodology 2. Emerging Technologies in Biosensors--An Overview 1. Technology Primer 1. Basic Description 2. Biological Segment 3. Transducer 4. Categories 2. Prelude 1. Performance Factors 2. The First Biosensors 3. Applications and Analysis 1. Technology Analysis 1. Technology Drivers 2. Technology Restraints 3. Technology Challenges 4. Regulatory Issues 2. Analyst Insights 1. Comments 2. Key Points 4. Technical Developments 1. Developments by Companies 1. Noninvasive Nonintermittent Glucose Monitoring--Israel 2. Biosensor for Arterial Stiffness Index Detection--Taiwan 3. Biosensor Platform for Multipurpose Diagnostic Purposes--USA 4. Accurate Diagnostic Technique for Specific Protein Detection--USA 5. Real-Time Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using RF Spectroscopy--Israel 6. GPS-Based Sensor Device for Health Monitoring--USA 7. Noninvasive Glucose Biosensing via a Three-Way Technology Amalgamation--Israel 8. Hydrogel-Based Glucose Biosensor--USA 9. Pulse Oximeter Technology for Diagnosis of Respiratory Ailments--Israel 10. Real-Time pH Measurement System--USA 11. Noninvasive Screening Method for Type 2 Diabetes--USA 12. Novel Biosensor Platform for Immunoassays--USA 13. Microseparation-Based Diagnostic Device 2. Developments by Universities 1. Nanobiosensor for Diagnostic Applications--USA 2. Intelligent Biosensor Swarm--USA 3. Novel Electrochemical and Optoelectrical Biosensor for Cocaine Level Diagnosis-USA 4. EEG Signals can be Used to Discern State of Mind--Singapore 5. Implantable Platform for Glucose Monitoring--India 6. Diagnostic Device for Cell 'Heath' Determination--USA 7. Integrated Disease Diagnosis Platforms--Singapore 5. Technology Trends and Funding Mergers 1. Biosensor Future and Ethics 1. Futuristic Trends 2. Bioethics 2. Funding and Alliances 1. Venture Capital Investments 2. Partnerships 6. Key Patents; Contacts; Glossary 1. Key Patents 1. US Patents--2006 2. US Patents--2005 2. Contacts and Glossary 1. University Participants 2. Database of Key Industry Participants 7. Decision Support Database 1. Database Tables 1. Incidence of Cancer--World (1999-2006) 2. Incidence of Diabetes--World (2002-2012) 3. Lung Cancer Incidence (2002-2012) 4. Lung Cancer Mortality (2002-2012) 5. Total Healthcare Expenditure (2002-2012) AbstractResearch OverviewThis Frost & Sullivan research service titled Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics provides in-depth information about the various commercial diagnostic products and biosensing techniques available in the market and those on the verge of commercialization. In this study, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: non-invasive sensors, invasive devices, diagnostic test kits, and medical devices. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examines the following market sector in this research:
The following technologies are covered in this research:
Multiple Benefits of Biosensors Drive Growth The biosensor industry has evolved continuously in the past few years and is expected to maintain steady growth in the future. "University and industrial researchers have been consistently working toward numerous developments, which are giving shape to new biosensor platforms for pain-free, accurate, and selectively sensitive developments of diagnostic biosensors," says the analyst of the study. "As the whole concept of biosensors is based on the basic principles of science such as physics, chemistry, and biology, there are a wide range of factors which one can manipulate to develop a novel and more efficient sensor or technology platform." This is the main reason behind continuous research that has marked rapid developments in biosensors. Moreover, the success of biosensors lies in the fact that it has become the inevitable choice as a cost-effective diagnostic tool. With time, more and more people have come to accept biosensors as the potential medical device that has the capability to render efficient, easy-to-use, yet accurate diagnosis. Hence, as doctors look forward to alternative easier and simpler techniques for diagnosis and patients prepare to accept simpler, cost-effective techniques; the field of biosensing has apparently received the best impetus toward growth. External Factors such as Growing Population and Unhealthy Lifestyles Lead to Explosive Demand for Biosensors Globally, the number of people requiring medical attention is increasing primarily due to the inclement population explosion. Moreover, people are succumbing to variegated ailments due to their unhealthy day-to-day practices or occupational hazards. This increase in the number of patients is the vital reason behind the boost in the biosensor industry. Moreover, biosensors have proved themselves to be useful for a wide range of applications in the field of medical ailment detection as well as analytical diagnosis. From the diagnosis of acute conditions such as cancer and blood glucose monitoring, the exigency of an efficient, compatible, and user friendly biosensor is imperative. Due to increasing demand, biosensors are experiencing rapid growth in the industry as compared to any other medical device or instrument. "The reason behind its proliferation lies in the fact that it gives researchers and companies exciting challenges to overcome," explains the analyst. "The mechanism of action behind present-day industrial sensors as well as new technologies is being exhaustively worked upon for the development of more effective biosensors." Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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