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Meningococcal disease, especially meningococcal meningitis, is one of the most catastrophic infections among individuals or communities. Several meningococcal serogroups have been identified till date, of which serogroups A, B, C, Y, and W-135 are the most prominent ones causing the infection. Meningococcal disease is a life threatening condition and potentially fatal illness caused due to the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. It causes serious infection of the thin layers of connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. Immunization by vaccines has been of great help to public health. It has saved millions of children and provided them with a chance of better and healthier life. Many diseases have been eradicated, while some have been better controlled. Thus vaccines are considered as the most powerful form of all preventive measures. Meningococcal disease is one such disease which has a high mortality rate if left undiagnosed and untreated. Meningococcal vaccines are used to prevent diseases such as meningitis, meningococcemia and septicemia, caused due to N. meningitidis.

The global peptide therapeutics market report provides detailed analysis, market size, and forecast for therapeutic peptides approved for various indications. The market is studied from four major perspectives: applications, route of administration, marketing status, and geography. Application segments of the global peptide therapeutics market have been further sub-segmented by major branded peptide drugs approved by regulatory authorities across the globe. Various applications considered in the report include metabolic disorders, hematological disorders, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, infection, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, acromegaly, and others. Market size and forecast for leading drugs such as Angiomax, Copaxone, Forteo, Sandostatin, Velcade, Victoza, and Zoladex has been included along with in-depth market analysis. Segmentation by marketing status explains the impact of generic drugs on the overall peptide therapeutics market. Further, market segmentation of peptide drugs by route of administration provides quantitative insights into the growing demand for convenient methods for peptide drug administration. Details on peptide drug approvals, patent expiry, mergers, acquisitions, strategic agreements, disease prevalence and other major events have been included in respective market segments.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disorder, characterized by high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. PAH is a very rare condition that occurs when pulmonary arteries become narrow in diameter or get blocked. This report on the global pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) market offers an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current and future market potential of PAH drugs. The research study has been divided into eight chapters namely, preface, executive summary, global PAH market overview, global PAH market revenue by drug class, PAH market pipeline analysis, global PAH market revenue by geography, recommendations, and company profiles.

Medical device connectivity (MDC) is used to remotely control, configure and monitor patient's administration data such as dose, rate, timing etc., physiological data and other key information. This helps healthcare providers provide best possible care to their patients. MDC not only enhances clinical analytics capabilities and decision support but also creates accurate and complete picture of patients' conditions. This leads to improved care processes and patient outcomes. Medical devices can be connected on wired or wireless networks. Wired networks are easily configured, fast and stable. Wireless network technologies including bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and wireless medical telemetry service, provide ubiquitous connectivity and coverage and allow uninterrupted patient monitoring. Wired networks have high initial installation and maintenance cost.

Prefilled syringes represent one of the fastest growing segments among the injectable drug delivery devices market. It is mainly due to the various advantages associated with the use of prefilled syringes such as ease of administration, reduced risk of cross contamination, less overfill and ease of handling.

Hernia occurs as result of protrusion of tissue through an abnormal opening and is affected most commonly to the geriatric population. Hernia is one of the major health concern worldwide. The study analyzes two major segments of the hernia repair devices namely, products and equipments and procedures. Hernia repair products and equipments are segmented as biologic materials, polymer and prosthetic mesh, surgical instruments and endoscopy equipment. The market for procedures includes tension repair, open-tension repair, laproscopic tension-free repair and other tension-free methods. The report also explains various technological advancements taking place in the segment.

Arthroscopy is defined as the visualization of the internal structure of a joint conducted with the help of imaging equipments such as endoscopes. It is a minimally invasive procedure imperative for diagnosis and treatment of various joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, ligament tear, cartilage tear, rheumatoid arthritis and for the surgical removal of the fluid from the inflamed joint tissue. Arthroscopy is usually performed on the knee and the shoulder joint; however, others joints such as the wrist, ankle or hip joints may also be examined and tested with the help of an arthroscopic procedure. The rising geriatric population worldwide coupled with an accentuated demand for minimally invasive procedures has triggered the growth of this market. Moreover, a spurt of sport related injuries has created a considerable demand for arthroscopic procedures.

The report covers forecast and analysis for the vinyl acetate monomer market on a global and regional level. The study provides the historical data of 2013 along with forecast for 2014 to 2020 based on volumes (Kilo Tons) and revenue (USD Million). The study includes drivers and restraints for the vinyl acetate monomer market along with their impact on demand during the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of opportunities available in the vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market on the global and regional level. The drivers, restraints and opportunities mentioned in the report are justified with the help of quantitative and qualitative data which is verified by primary and secondary resources.

Microencapsulation is the process of enclosing active ingredients such as drugs, pigments, agrochemicals and others inside protective coverings called shells. These shells allow controlled and sustained release of active ingredients. Microencapsulation technology has several advantages, prominent among them being targeted delivery of active ingredients, and sustained release and protection of active ingredients from the external environment. This technology is used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, detergents, functional foods and industrial chemicals, among others. Leading companies such as Nestle, Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) and others employ the microencaspualtion technology in order to reduce the quantity of raw materials required in the manufacture of final products. This helps these companies lower the cost of manufacturing.

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) is a halogenated derivative of acetic acid. It is used in the production of a variety of compounds and intermediates. MCA is majorly used in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), thioglycolic acid (TGA) and agrochemicals. These derivatives of MCA are used widely in applications such as plastic stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, herbicides, food thickeners, surfactants and drilling fluids. China is the global leader in the monochloroacetic acid market in terms of demand, production and export.