Dublin, Sept. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bone Densitometers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bone Densitometers in Units and US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Axial Bone Densitometers, and Peripheral Bone Densitometers.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Bone Densitometers- Market Overview
• Sizing the Market
• Analysis by Region
• Analysis by Product Segment
• Ballooning Global Population Offers Increased Growth Opportunities
• Aging Population
• A Driving Growth Factor
• Growing Incidence of Osteoporosis Augurs Well for Bone Densitometers Market
• Rising Obesity Levels Spur Demand
• Rising Healthcare Expenditure in Developing Countries Induces Momentum in the Market
• Market Driven by Technology
• Ultrasound Technology Gaining Importance
• Advancements in DXA Technology Drive Improvements in Osteoporosis Diagnosis
• Rising Demand for Total Scan DXA Methods
• Cross-Calibration of Densitometers Facilitate Multicenter Genetic Studies
• Densitometers Provide Visual Proof of Osteoporosis Risk
• Shortcomings of DXA in Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis
• Cone Beam Densitometer
• Evaluating Osteoporotic Hip Fracture
• Portable Ultrasound Densitometers Prove Effective for the Disabled
• pQCT Scores Over DXA in Pediatric Osteoporosis Assessment
• Challenges Remain
• Technological Developments in Bone Densitometry
• Discovery DXA
• TBS iNsight
• A New Tool for Improving Fracture Risk Identification in DXA
• 3D-DXA
• CM-200 light
• Horizon DXA
• X-Ray Synchrotrons Create New Imaging Opportunities
• Bone Structural Model by Stereolithography
• New Technique in Ultrasound for Measuring Bone Density
• Positioner for Precision Measurements

2. COMPETITIVE FACTORS

• Publicity Campaigns: Striking the Right Cord
• Promotional Activities Fuel Growth
• Primary End-Use Outlets for Bone Densitometers
• Reimbursements: Vital for Market Expansion
• Reimbursement for Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Different Countries Worldwide

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Bone Densitometers
• Osteoporosis
• Types of Bone Densitometers
• Axial Bone Densitometers
• Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
• Central Skeleton Evaluation
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Dual-Energy X-Ray Systems Vs. Ultrasound Systems
• Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Peripheral Bone Densitometers
• p-DEXA
• pQCT
• Ultrasound
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS)
• Others
• Radiographic Absorptiometry (RA)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Single-Photon Absorptiometry (SPA)
• Advantages
• Limitations
• Dual-Photon Absorptiometry (DPA)

4. OSTEOPOROSIS: AN OVERVIEW

• Osteoporosis: The Disease
• Osteoporosis
• A Crippling Ailment
• Osteoporosis Statistics
• Bone Mineral Density
• Effects of Osteoporosis
• Processes of Bone Formation in the Human Body
• Constitution of Bone
• Factors Causing Osteoporosis
• Primary Factors
• Secondary Factors
• Use of Corticosteroids Increases the Risk
• Following are the other secondary causes of osteoporosis
• Diseases Linked to Osteoporosis
• Diabetic Patients Prone to Bone Mass Loss
• Osteoporosis Prevention
• Bone Density in Aged-People: Exercise is a Must
• Calcium Supplements: Preventive Rather than Therapeutic
• Overdose of Calcium Intake: Increases Hip Fracture Rate
• Vitamin D: Essential for Bones
• Vitamin D Status: The Best Biochemical Indicator
• Avoiding Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption
• Need to Increase the Awareness Level of the Disease
• Bone Densitometry: Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
• Bone Densitometry Measurement
• Testing for Osteoporosis
• Various Bone Density Measurement Technologies
• Bone Densitometry Testing
• Who are Qualified?
• Bone Densitometers
• How Do They Function?
• Bone Densitometers Key to Preventing Osteoporosis
• Types of Measurements Done by Bone Densitometers
• Bone Density Scores
• WHO Criteria for Osteoporosis in Women
• Bone Densitometry Alternatives
• Osteomark: A Class Apart
• Bone Measurement Institute (BMI): A Boon to the Physicians

5. OSTEOPOROSIS DRUG MARKET - IMPACT ON DIAGNOSTICS

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Estrogen Risks: Risk of Breast Cancer and Endometrial Cancer
• Bisphosphonates
• Problems Associated with Use of Bisphosphonates
• Nausea and Abdominal Pain: Side Effects of Bisphosphonates
• Calcium Supplements
• Vitamin D
• Calcitonin
• Pharmacological Agents for Osteoporosis

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Alpha Source to Offer Services for GE Healthcare's BMD Products in the US
• Novation Inks Supply Contract with Hologic and Swissray
• Hitachi Aloka Medical Introduces EggQus Ultrasound Bone Densitometry System
• BeamMed Obtains Brazil Registration Certification for Sunlight MiniOmni Bone Sonometer
• Mindways Obtains FDA Clearance for Asynchronous QCT Technology in CT-based BMD Measurement
• Furuno Rolls Out Ultrasound Bone Densitometer CM-200 Light
• Swissray International Acquires Norland's Bone Densitometry Assets
• BeamMed Receives CE Mark for Sunlight Omnisense 9000
• BeamMed Bags TGA Certification for Sunlight MiniOmni

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• Beammed Ltd. (Israel)
• CompuMed, Inc. (US)
• GE Healthcare (UK)
• Hologic, Inc. (US)
• Lone Oak Medical Technologies, LLC (US)
• Osteometer MediTech, Inc. (US)
• The DMS Group (France)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 18 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 19)

• The United States (6)
• Japan (2)
• Europe (7)
• - France (2)
• - The United Kingdom (1)
• - Italy (1)
• - Spain (1)
• - Rest of Europe (2)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
• Middle-East (1)

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vb2264/bone

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