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Prescribing trends at earlier lines of therapy remain relatively unchanged. However, biologics Enbrel (etanercept; Amgen/Pfizer), Humira (adalimumab; Abbott/Eisai), and Stelara (ustekinumab; Janssen Biotech) continue to reshape the management of moderate to severe psoriasis patients. This trend is expected to continue over the next decade, as physicians gain clinical experience with these agents.

In 2021, approximately 8.3 million adults with Alzheimer's disease will be living in the seven major markets (the US, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK). A substantial proportion of these elderly adults will live in the US and Japan, where the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease is highest.

GlobalData's energy offering, "Refining Industry Outlook in Middle East and Africa, 2012 - Capacity Analysis, Forecasts and Details of All Operating and Planned Refineries to 2016" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the refining industry in Middle East and Africa. It provides asset level information relating to active and planned refineries in Middle East and Africa. The details of major companies operating in the refining industry in Middle East and Africa are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

"Bioethanol Market in Germany, Market Outlook to 2020, 2011 Update - Production, Import-Export Analysis Regulations and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the biofuels industry.

The woes of the entertainment market continue, largely as a result of consumer reluctance to spend with entertainment retailers. A combination of piracy, free access to streaming services such as Spotify, Grooveshark, YouTube and the BBC iPlayer, and access to free apps and casual online games has reduced the value consumers attach to the ownership of entertainment products.

This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Amylin in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses key product analysis and forecasts, pipeline assessment, and evaluation of company strategy and financial performance over a 6-year period.

Consumers aged 50+ represent an attractive and significant market for alcoholic drinks. It's now time to start paying more attention to them: they already represent a large section of society - and their numbers are growing; they are affluent, and they enjoy food, drinks, and convivial experiences. This report provides crucial insight and analysis of the aging population and alcohol consumption.

The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries play a dominant role in the global iron and steel industry in terms of reserves, production and consumption. The iron and steel industry in the BRIC countries posted a healthy growth during the review period and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Major tea companies have seen their sales in developed markets slow, although this is being balanced by growth in emerging markets. Diversification is a common strategy adopted by major players. Unilever's comfortable leadership should not be a reason for complacency. Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) is minded to put expansion under a manageable scale.

China holds a significant position among the emerging economies due to its fast-growing manufacturing industries, availability of cheap labor and rapidly growing construction industry. The country has attracted a considerable amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) which helped the construction industry to achieve a review-period CAGR of 23.24%. In 2011, the Chinese construction industry valued CNY11.8 trillion (US$1.8 trillion), having risen from CNY5.1 trillion (US$0.7 trillion) in 2007. This robust growth in the review period was driven by the government's eleventh five-year plan (2006-2011), which allocated CNY3.3 trillion (US$0.5 trillion) to infrastructure development. The hosting of the Olympic Games in 2008 was another revenue source for China's growing construction industry, enabling the overall industry to withstand the global financial crisis of 2009 and record consistent double-digit growth during the review period. With China's thriving economy, its construction industry is anticipated to achieve a CAGR of 13.68% over the forecast period.