Global Bone Densitometers Strategic Business Report 2016-2022 - Growing Incidence of Osteoporosis Augurs Well for Bone Densitometers Market

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)

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