Driven by the continued adoption of advanced imaging modalities and demand for solutions that enhance diagnostic decisions, the world market for advanced visualization (AV) is projected to grow to $1.6 billion in 2017. This is according to a  new report, entitled “The World Market for Advanced Visualization - 2013” from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS).

Pumped up by demand from a wide range of users, including professional athletes and exercise enthusiasts, global shipments of sports and fitness monitors are set to total more than 250 million units during the next five years combined. Shipments will rise to 56.2 million units in 2017, up from 43.8 million in 2013, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for Sports & Fitness Monitors” from IMS Research, now part of IHS (NYSE: IHS). During the five-year period, total shipments will amount to 252 million units, as presented in the attached figure.

The U.S. market for remote cardiac monitoring devices and services is set for more than a 25 percent increase from 2011 to 2016 as healthcare providers seek to cut expenses by gathering data on patients outside of the costly hospital environment.

As global economic uncertainty continues and healthcare budgets remain stretched, many hospitals are seeking new ways to reduce expenditure and increase profitability. This is resulting in growing demand for healthcare IT solutions, including clinical information systems (CIS). CIS can improve operational efficiency, reduce errors and save time for physicians and nurses. This is already evident in the critical care information systems (CCIS) market, where the need to improve workflow in the intensive care unit (ICU) has already caused widespread adoption. Consequently, InMedica, a division of IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) forecasts that revenues for CIS used in the ICU are forecast to grow by 46 percent over the next five years.

In 2012 there was estimated to be 308,000 patients remotely monitored by their healthcare provider for congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, hypertension and mental health conditions worldwide. The majority of these were post-acute patients who have been hospitalised and discharged. As healthcare providers seek to reduce readmission rates and track disease progression, telehealth is projected to reach 1.8 million patients worldwide by 2017, according to The World Market for Telehealth – An Analysis of Demand Dynamics – 2012,  a new report from InMedica, part of IHS (NYSE: IHS).

A new study from InMedica, (now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS)), The World Market for Neonatal Incubators, Warmers and Phototherapy Devices – 2012, highlights the emergence of BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in the global neonatal care products market. Traditionally, the neonatal care market has been perceived as a relatively slow moving with low growth and technologies that have changed little for several years. That perception is set to change considerably over the coming years, as emerging countries account for a more substantial share of the global market. Fueled by increased healthcare spending arising from substantial economic growth in recent years, these countries are seeking to close the significant gap that exists with most developed countries in terms of healthcare provision. “BRIC countries are driving global growth in the neonatal care market and this is set to continue over the next five years. Growth rates in China and India for example, are projected at more than 10 percent per annum” commented Michael Haverty, senior analyst at InMedica.

With increasing awareness of X-ray dose and image quality, the market for mobile C-arm X-ray equipment has potential to transition to flat panel detector (FPD) technology. FPD systems have been proven to provide comparable if not better image quality than Image Intensifier (II), with a much lower X-ray dose. Consequently, unit shipments of FPD mobile C-arm X-ray are forecast to grow by 54 percent worldwide from 2011 to 2016, according to a new report The World Market for Mobile C-arm X-ray Equipment – 2012 Edition, by InMedica, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). 

The growing middle-class population in India is increasing demand for higher quality healthcare services and treatment. Increasing awareness of the latest medical advances is driving demand for higher specification ultrasound equipment that can be used for specialist diagnosis and procedures. Consequently, strong growth is projected in the colour ultrasound market over the next five years, with revenues forecast to increase by 49 percent over this time. This is according to a new report by InMedica, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), The Indian Market for Ultrasound Imaging Equipment – 2012.

With increased prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD and asthma, the use of non-invasive ventilation has increased significantly in the sub-acute and home care ventilator markets. Furthermore, non-invasive ventilation has now proved highly beneficial in the critical care segment; InMedica, a division of IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS)) forecasts unit shipments of standalone non-invasive critical care ventilators to exceed 12,000 units in 2016 – an increase of 31 percent from 2011.

The InMedica team will be attending the MEDICA 2012 tradeshow in Düsseldorf on the 14^th and 15^th of November. Each analyst has expertise within their specified medical research area and will be available to present relevant findings from their latest research to industry professionals and the press.