Abstract
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Developments in Medical Sensors provides an overview of the industry with a complete analysis of the technology trends, key market drivers and restraints, and industry challenges.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction
- Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications
- Synopsis of Key Findings and Trends
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope of the Research Service
- Research Methodology
2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOSENSORS--AN OVERVIEW
- Biosensors
- Additional Applications
- Role in Healthcare
- Overview of Emerging Technologies
- Analysis of Emerging Technologies
- Technology Primer
3 APPLICATIONS ANALYSIS
- Technology Adoption Factor
- Analysis of Technology Drivers
- Analysis of Technology Restraints
- Regulatory Aspects
- Analysis of Technology Challenges
- Innovative Developments in Lead Biosensor Applications
- Drug Discovery and Therapeutics
- Medical Diagnostics and Other Medical Applications
4 TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM COMPANIES
- Companies Dealing with Drug Discovery and Therapeutics Applications
- Ultrasensitive Nucliec Acid Biosensors for Early Cancer Detection- Singapore
- Sensors for Measuring the Release of Neurotransmitters in Animals- USA
- Fast Detection of Urinary Tract Infections with Biosensor Technology- USA
- Companies Dealing with Medical Device and Other Medical Applications
- Biosensor for Glucose Sensing for the Control of Diabetes- UK
- WaveSense Technology for Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels- USA
- Portable Cocaine Sensor with Many Potential Applications--USA
- Continuous Glucose Level Monitoring System- USA
- Real Time Biosensor Instrument- USA
5 TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS FROM NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND UNIVERSITIES
- National Laboratories and Universities; Drug Discovery and Therapeutics
Applications
- Biosensors based on Stimuli Responsive Hydrogels- USA
- Using Carbon Nanotubes for DNA Hybridization- USA
- Sensor to Detect Fetal Hypoxia- UK
- Biosensor to Track the Presence of Cancer and Infectious Diseases- UK
- Biosensors and Micro-Biosensors for Rapid Pathogen Detection- USA
- Long DNA Strands Could Benefit Biosensors and Other Applications- USA
- Cell Adhesion Finds Application in Biosensing- USA
- National Laboratories and Universities dealing with Medical Diagnostics
and Other Medical Applications
- Microfluidics and MEMS Technology-based MICRO-KIT for Cancer Detection- Singapore
- Using MOSFET Based Microcantilevers in Biomolecular Sensors- USA
- Diode Based Sensor for Patient in Dosimetry in IMRT- UK
- Using Peizoelectric Biosensors for Point Mutation Detection- Italy
- Biosensor System Could Detect Biological Agents in a Combat Environment--USA
- Subcutaneous Biosensors Could Boost Patient Health Monitoring--Finland
6 ANALYSIS OF FUNDING SOURCES ALONG WITH MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
- Analysis of Future Trends in Biosensor Industry
- Venture Capital Funding; Partnerships and Alliances
- Venture Capital Funding Analysis
- Partnerships and Alliances
7 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS; GLOSSARY
- Key Patents
- US Patents - 2006
- US Patents - 2005
- Contacts and Glossary
- Database of Key Industry Participants
- University Participants
8 FROST & SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
- Product Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
- Technology Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
9 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Decision Tables
- Incidence of Cancer-World (1999-2006)
- Incidence of Diabetes-World (1999-2006)
- Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence- World (1999-2006)
- Total Healthcare Expenditure- World (1999-2006)
- Statistics of Diagnostics Facilities- World (1999-2006)
