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Non-invasive prenatal testing is increasingly being adopted by high-risk pregnant women for screening common fetal chromosomal aneuploidies such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), and Turner syndrome (monosomy X). Non-invasiveness, accuracy, and safety are the major factors attributed to the popularity of these tests among gynecologists and expecting mothers compared to invasive tests such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis. MaterniT21 (now known as MaterniT21 PLUS) was the first NIPT launched in October 2011 by U.S.-based Sequenom, Inc. Since then, it has led the market, accounting for the largest share in terms of revenue as well as volume (number of tests performed in a year). However, BGI's NIFTY is expected to outperform MaterniT21 PLUS in terms of volume in the global market by the end of 2014. Sequenom, Inc. is likely to maintain its leadership position in North America through 2022. Harmony, verifi, Panorama, informaSeq, VisibiliT, PrenaTest, and BambniTest are the other commercially available NIPTs for detecting chromosomal abnormalities.

Advancements in 3D imaging technology has enabled development in computer-aided detection (CAD) and increased applications for imaging diagnostic applications. Moreover, rising incidence of several diseases such as respiratory, orthopedic, and cardiovascular has increased global demand for diagnosis and diagnostic equipment. The global medical imaging equipment market was valued at US$ 29.4 Bn in 2015 and is projected to reach US$ 45.3 Bn by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023. Imaging devices such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT or CAT), and ultrasound have allowed further options for treatment guidance essentially with very low morbidity. This has resulted in highly improved outcomes and quality of life for the patients.

Industrial gears find vast usage across a number of industries owing to the reduction in mechanical work they bring about in a variety of industrial processes and operations. Industrial gears have equally expansive applications in heavy industries as well as in different manufacturing industries. Forming the core of most machinery used extensively in a vast array of industrial processes, the market for industrial gears in the highly industrialized European countries is expected to expand at a healthy pace in the next few years.

Feminine hygiene products are personal care products used by women, constructed in layers of quilted cotton fabrics and alternative layers of super absorbent polymers and plastics, which is impermeable to liquids. The global feminine hygiene market report has categorically been divided into three sections namely by product type, distribution channel, and region.

With the increasing count of new hotels, restaurants, cafes across the world, thanks to the swift expansion of the worldwide tourism industry, the global market for HVAC and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems is likely to witness a sturdy rise in its valuation over the forthcoming years. Apart from this, the increasing implementation of norms and rules for the regulation of food safety and quality is also expecting to boost the adoptions of HVACR systems in the near future.

In terms of value, the global edible oil market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2016–2024). The global edible oil market is expected to be valued at US$ 130.3 Bn by 2024 end. On the basis of type, palm oil segment is projected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period. By end-user, retail segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period, owing to increasing consumer demand for edible oils from major retail channels in various countries worldwide. In 2015, Palm oil segment accounted for over 32% volume share of the global edible oil market, followed by soybean oil segment, which accounted for around 29–30% volume share.

In terms of value, the global baby diaper market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period, and is expected to be valued at US$ 70.4 Bn by 2024 end. Among all product type segments in the baby diaper industry, disposable diapers is projected to be the fastest growing segment over the forecast period (2016–2024). This segment accounts for approximately 49.0% of the global volume of diapers consumed; attributed to availability of improved raw materials and technological advancements in markets in various regions across the globe.

ADHD is a brain/neurodevelopmental/neurobehavioral disorder characterized by pervasive and impairing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines "neurobehavioral" as the way the brain affects emotion, behavior, and learning.

The orthopedic industry has gained much traction since the development of modern orthopedic devices and supports as well as treatment procedures for various bone disorders. The growing need to provide patients with an improved quality of life drives the development of more efficient orthopedic braces, supports, casts, and splints.

North America Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converters Market: Snapshot