The global baby food market is witnessing rapid growth due to the increasing number of working women, and the increasing parental concerns about nutrition. Professionally-made food designed to meet the nutrition requirements of babies also address the problems of paucity of time for preparing baby food at home, as well as non-lactation problems, which may lead to under-nutrition for the baby. Packed and bottled baby food is also...more
Cancer is recognized as a major cause of mortality world over; accounting for 7.4 million (or 13%) of all deaths in 2004. The WHO estimates the incidence of cancer to continue rising to reach an estimated 9.2 million deaths in 2015. The rising prevalence of the disease forms one of the major factors driving the growth of the oncology biomarkers market.Biomarker are chemical, physical, or biological parameters that can be used to...more
Biomaterials are biodegradable materials used to replace damaged tissues in the human body. They dissolve easily and do not react with the environment. The use of biomaterials in wound care is increasing due to their ability to initiate tissue regeneration. Polymers are expected to initiate the next wave of growth for the overall biomaterials market. Orthopedic biomaterial products hold the highest market share due to their extensive use in the treatment of the elderly.The global biomaterial market is currently worth more than $25 billion and is expected to grow at a double digit CAGR in the next few years. Therefore, a detailed study and analysis with market statistics will not only define the market comprehensively, but also inform the respective stakeholders about market drivers and trends. The stakeholders would also benefit from the report's strategic recommendations based on a detailed market study and exchange of market knowledge with industry and domain experts.Existing studies and third party market reports do not provide a comprehensive understanding of the biomaterials market with a focus on its various market segments, ingredients, and...more
Tankless water heaters are the latest innovation for domestic hot water generation. The principle is simple; make water hot when you need it, on demand. The demand occurs when someone opens the hot water faucet on a plumbing fixture and expects to feel hot water coming out of the faucet. As the water flows through the tankless heater, it is heated...more
An expert has said the fact that housing prices have fallen in the UK reflects the health of the wider economy.The fact that mortgage and housing prices in the UK dropped for the second month in succession throughout August can be taken as an indicator of the overall consumer sentiment in the country, an expert has said.According to Ben Wilkie,...more
By Audrey B., SeekingAlphaThe differences in the current outsourcing clime among different regions in the world have become as stark as black and white this past month. Different events around the world have contributed to the current climate and while some may feel relief, some are also feeling the pressure.India's WoesIn a move that currently has Indian outsourcing companies abuzz; the state of Ohio in the US has banned the offshoring of projects by government departments. In an executive order by current Ohio governor, Ted Strickland on the 6th of August 2010, the governor banned the outsourcing of services paid with state dollars, which said that, "Ohio's policy has been – and must continue to be – that public funds should not be spent on services provided offshore."Indian personalities, companies, and publications meanwhile, have expressed varying degrees of dismay over the move. Indian outsourcing trade body, NASSCOM, on the 8th of September, labeled the move as ‘discriminatory' and a ‘trade barrier', commenting that the move would be counter-productive to the US government's initiative to reduce public deficit. Even...more
The current economy has seen a huge drop in the number of roles available to job-seekers. As a result, more people are staying within their current roles. But, what is going to happen when the number of roles available does...more
The demand of management courses in India has been growing and has correspondingly resulted in the rise of the institutes for management courses. The people of India have realised the importance of education, because of which an...more
In the increasing trend to generate electrical power from renewable sources, solar PV cells were one of the first technologies considered for the conversion of solar energy to usable electrical energy. PV technology initially had to...more
Technological developments in the electronics and semiconductor industries have led to the creation of polymers that change shape on the application of voltage. The biggest application for electroactive polymers (EAPs) lies in their...more
I would like to start off by some simple yet powerful tips. You probably have heard of video marketing but did you know the importance of having the right title, description and keywords. Choose whatever market you are aiming to promote your product...more
The sad state of the global economy has affected even Ontario which is Canada's largest economy. Type Bankruptcy Toronto in your Web browser and you will be taken to a law firm whose entire law practice is designed to assist people in financial...more