Abstract
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Clinical Management of Obesity provides an in-depth analysis about the various commercial weight-loss products and therapies currently available in the market, and those on the verge of commercialization. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following applications/technologies: diet therapies, lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgeries, and medical devices for weight loss.
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Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope and Segmentation
- Methodology
- Key Findings
- An Overview of the Weightloss Industry
- Noteworthy Technology Developments--Companies
- Noteworthy Technology Developments--Universities
2 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY--TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- Obesity--Overview
- Definitions
- Causes and Associated Health Problems
- Technology Primer
- Diet Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
- Pharmacotherapy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Medical Devices
- Technology Impact Analysis and Future Trends
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Pharmacotherapy
- Technology Accelerators
- Technology Roadblocks
- Medical Devices
- Technology Accelerators
- Technology Roadblocks
- Bariatric Surgeries
- Technology Accelerators
- Technology Roadblocks
- Funding Analysis; Collaborations and Mergers
- Companies
- Universities and Government Institutions
- Collaborations and Mergers
4 ADVANCEMENTS IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY
- Technology Innovations in Companies--North America
- A Novel Antiobesity Drug Suppresses Appetite through Inhibition of Serotonin Reuptake--USA
- A Novel Appetite Suppressant Selectively Inhibits Cannabinoid Receptors--USA
- A Novel Small Molecule for the Treatment of Obesity--USA
- A Natural Peptide Hormone Suppresses Appetite and Enhances Metabolic Rate--USA
- Ghrelin Receptor Modulators Offer Potential Obesity Treatment Options--Canada
- Neurostimulation Technique to Treat Chronic Obesity--USA
- A Novel Small Molecule Drug to Treat Obesity--USA
- A Unique and Selective Hydroxy Tryptamine Receptor Agonist to Treat Obesity--USA
- A Novel and Selective Hydroxy Tryptamine Receptor Agonist for Obesity Treatment--USA
- A Novel Technology Leads to Apoptosis of Fat Cells--USA
- Adjustable and Reversible Gastric Banding Technique to Treat Morbid Obesity--USA
- Technology Innovations in Companies--Europe
- Antiobesity Drug Works by Blocking Fat Absorption--UK
- Potent and Selective Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists as Novel Antiobesity Agents--UK
- A Novel Single Peptide Drug with a Dual Receptor Agonist Action to Treat Obesity--Denmark
- A Novel Antiobesity Drug Targets Thyroid Hormone Receptors--Sweden
- A Natural Appetite Suppressant from Korean Pine Nuts--Netherlands
- A Unique Gastro Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor Aids Weight Loss--UK
- A Novel Vaccine Treats Obesity by Induction of Ghrelin Specific Antibodies--Switzerland
- Technology Innovations in Companies--APAC
- A Novel Peptide-Based Drug to Treat Obesity--Australia
- Potential Obesity Therapies through the Prevention of Adipogenesis--Australia
- A Pan Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Agonist Burns Fat--India
- Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonist Drug Therapy for Obesity and Related Disorders--India
- A Potential Antiobesity Drug Inhibits Alpha-Amylase--India
- Technology Innovations in Universities--World
- Hormone Discovery Offers Hope for Obesity Drug--USA
- Stomach Hormone Controls Appetite--UK
- Study Finds Effect of Dietary Calcium on Weightloss--Denmark
- Research Finds Relationship between Metabolism and Appetite Suppression--Australia
- Study Shows the Effect of Second Messenger Molecule on Satiety--UK
5 PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS
- Patents
- US Patents--2006
- US Patents--2004 to 2005
- Key Contacts
- Company Contacts
- University Contacts
6 FROST AND SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
- Excellence in Technology Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
- Product Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
- Excellence in Research Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Expenditure--World
- Total Healthcare Expenditure--World (1996 to 2006)
- Government Healthcare Expenditure--World (1996 to 2006)
- Private Healthcare Expenditure--World (1996 to 2006)
- Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure--World (1996 to 2006)
- Healthcare Infrastructure--World
- No. of Hospitals--World (1996 to 2006)
- No. of Physicians--World (1996 to 2006)
- No. of Pharmacists--World (1996 to 2006)
- Pervalence of Obesity-Related Health Risks--World
- Prevalence of Diabetes--World (1996 to 2006)
- Prevalence of Hypertension--World (1996 to 2006)
- Incidence of Stroke--World (1996 to 2006)
- Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease--World (1996 to 2006)
