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Ophthalmology is the branch of medicines which deals with anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Some of the major eye diseases include haloes, distorted vision, eyelid abnormalities, glaucoma, retinal disease and cataract. The ophthalmology device market is categorized based on various diagnostic and monitoring devices, surgical devices and vision care products. These segments comprise several devices used for treatment of eye diseases. The diagnostic and monitoring device segment is further sub-segmented into fundus cameras, pachymeters, specular microscopes, optical coherence tomography scanners, keratometers, ophthalmic ultrasound imaging systems, wavefront aberrometers, tonometers, slit lamps and corneal topographers. The surgical device segment includes refractive device, vitreoretinal surgery device, cataract and glaucoma devices. The vision care segment comprises spectacles and contact lenses.

Neurology is a study for diseases and disorders involved in nervous systems. It deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as autonomic nerves system (ANS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). A neurostimulation device is an electronic medical device, which delivers mild electronic signals to the epidural space near spine with the help of one or more thin wires. The electronic signal may cause itching sensation in the treated area. A neurostimulation device includes several components such as neurostimulator, leads, physician programmer and patient's programmer. Neurostimulator generates electrical pulses to the epidural space near the spine.

Diagnostic imaging is a non-invasive technique for visualization of internal organs, tissues and others. Images produced may be 2D or 3D in nature depending upon the nature of machine being used for diagnosis. Diagnostic imaging techniques help to investigate about the cause of an injury or illness. Also, it ensures that the diagnosis done is accurate. On the basis of type of modality, diagnostic imaging devices market covers X-ray imaging systems, ultrasound systems, nuclear imaging systems, computed tomography (CT) systems and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. The nuclear imaging systems cover Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems.

Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal growth of cell. These abnormal cells can infect other normal cells and tissues. Cancer cells can reach to other part of the body through blood and lymph system. There are more than 100 types of cancer and most of them are categorized by the organ, such as colon cancer and melanoma. Biopsy is a medical test performed to examine and remove cancerous tissue from the body. When a patient is suspected to having cancer, biopsy is used to extract tissues sample for diagnosis of the disease. There are various types of biopsy used in diagnosis of cancers, such as shave biopsy, skin biopsy, incision & excision biopsy, fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy and vacuum-assisted biopsy. Shave biopsy is performed with a scalpel blade or a curved razor blade to remove small fragment of skin for diagnosis of the disease. Fine needle aspiration biopsy is used to investigate superficial lumps or masses. A fine needle inserted into the body mass for isolation of infected cell and tissues for diagnosis of cancer.

Peripheral intravenous (I.V.) catheters refer to the medical devices that are used to deliver the medication or fluids directly into the vein of a patient. Peripheral I.V. catheter is inserted into the body with the help of needle which is removed after insertion of catheter. Peripheral I.V. catheter is then fixed onto patient's skin with the help of an adhesive tape. Peripheral I.V. catheters market is growing at a significant rate due to increase in the number of patients suffering from infections and other diseases. On the basis of their types, peripheral I.V. catheters can be classified into central catheters and midline peripheral catheter. On the basis of their insertion mode, central catheters can be classified into centrally inserted central catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters.

Bearing is referred as machine element which constrains relative motion and reduces friction between moving parts of the machine to desired relative motion. Bearing become very essential for to increase life span of the machine. For, bearing to perform under demanding conditions lubricants become very critical part to keep the bearing in good shape. Lubrication helps in maintaining life span, torque, speed, noise, temperature and rust prevention of the bearing. Bearing oil is the most used lubricant to keep the bearing in good share, in turn keeping the machine in good condition.

Plant diseases are the cause of crop and plant damage which is caused by plant pathogenic (disease causing organism). Fungi are the most common pathogenic organism that damages the productivity of crop or plant. Other pathogenic organism causing damage to the crop and plants are viruses, nematodes and bacteria. Fungicides, herbicides and insecticides are some of the pesticides which are used to protect the plants and crops from harmful diseases caused by the pathogenic organism. Fungicides are referred as biocidal (microorganism that can control effect on harmful organism by chemical or biological means) chemical compounds or biological organisms which is used to destroy or inhibit fungi or fungal spores. Plant disorders caused by abiotic (non-living) factors such as nutrients deficiency and air pollution are not controlled by fungicides. Fungicides are applied as dust, granules, gas and majorly in liquid form.

Golf equipment consists of the various items, which are used to play the sports of golf. Golf equipments includes golf ball, golf bag, golf cart, ball retrievers, gloves, sunglasses, umbrella, head covers, towels, tees, ball washer, electric cars, pull and push cart, cart cover, golf footwear and other golf accessories. Increasing golf course developments, growing people participation in golf, rising disposable income are some of factors responsible for the growth of golf equipment market.

Gum bases (natural or artificial) mixed with sugar, food ingredients and other flavoring which can be consumed are calls chewing gums, bubble gum or simply gums. It is elastic and cohesive materials intended for chewing but not swallowing. Both mint and gums is chemotherapeutic agent used as breath fresheners.

Ketoprofen is an analgesic, under the class of medication known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketoprofen is used for the treatment of pain, fever and inflammation. Ketoprofen acts on cyclooxygenase enzyme, to reduce the levels of prostaglandin chemicals, which causes fever, pain and inflammation. Ketoprofen is effective in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylosis, gout, lower back pain, sprain, pain after surgery and rheumatoid arthritis. However, ketoprofen has various side effects such as loss of appetite, nausea, headaches, stomach pain, liver problems, vomiting and indigestion. In addition, ketoprofen may also cause fatal blood vessels and heart problems. Some of the medicines, such as aspirin, lithium, ACE inhibitors, ciclosporin, pentoxifylline, warfarin and methotrexate, interact with ketoprofen leading to various complications. Ketoprofen interacts with these medicines and causes complications such as blood pressure lowering and lithium toxicity.