Dublin, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Nuclear Medicine Imaging Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nuclear Medicine Imaging Equipment in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments:
- SPECT Systems
- PET Scanners.
Further, the Global market for PET Systems is analyzed by the following:
- Product Types - Full Ring PET Scanners, & Partial Ring PET Scanners
- End-Users - Hospitals, Diagnostic Centres, & Others
- Applications: Oncology, Cardiology, and Others
The report profiles 30 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Digirad Corp. (US)
- GE Healthcare Plc (UK)
- Mediso Medical Imaging Systems (Hungary)
- Philips Healthcare (US)
- Positron Corporation (US)
- Siemens Healthineers (Germany)
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Equipment
A Prelude
US
The Dominant Market
Developing Nations Offer Lucrative Opportunities
PET Scanners to Outshine SPECT Systems
Positive Outlook for the Healthcare Industry Signals Growth
Rising Incidence of Cancer
A Major Growth Driver
World Cancer Statistics
Incidence and Mortality Data
Ageing Population
A Vital Demography
Competitive Landscape
Competitive Overview in Nuclear Medicine Market
2. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES
Technology Innovations Promise Bright Prospects
Technological Advancements to Drive Growth
Select Technological Advances
Software Developments Improve Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Hybrid Imaging to Herald a New Era of Diagnosis
Duration of Hybrid Imaging Procedure Bodes Well for Market
Personalized Medicine Slowly Gaining Ground; To Drive Nuclear Medicine
Battling Alzheimer's Disease
A Powerful Market Force for Nuclear Medicine
Hypoxia Imaging
The Future of Cancer Therapy
PET or SPECT for Cardiac Imaging
The Debate Continues
Innovative Radiotracers
Key to PET & SPECT Success
SPECT Innovations to Improve Efficiency
Cardiocentric SPECT
Cardio-Focused Collimation
Novel Biomarkers to Extend PET in Oncology
Cardiac Amyloidosis Visualization
A Potential Application for PET
Application of PET in Drug Development to Expand Opportunities
PET/MRI Makes Inroads
Major Players Come Up with New Hybrid PET/MRI Systems
Broad Clinical Applications to Drive Demand for Hybrid PET/MR Systems
Digital Silicon Photomultiplier Array for PET/MRI Systems
PET-MRI Emerging as a Promising Standard for Imaging Soft Tissue Contrast
Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals to Boost Cardiac Applications
Global CVD Stats
Factors Restricting Market Growth
High Costs
A Major Threat for Market Growth
Supply Shortages: A Niggling Cause of Concern
Price Sensitivity & Competition from Alternatives Limit Market Potential
Unfounded Fears of Radiation Exposure Hinder Growth
Bottlenecks in Developing Markets
3. NUCLEAR MEDICINE AN INSIGHT
Nuclear Medicine
An Overview
Distinct from General Radiology
History
Major Developments
Nuclear Medicine Scans
Bone Scan
Brain Scan
Gallbladder Scan
Kidney Scan
Liver Scan
Lung Scan
Thyroid Scan
Scrotal Scan
Applications
Cardiac Applications
Neurologic Applications
Oncologic Applications
Orthopedic Applications
Pulmonary Applications
Renal Applications
Other Applications
Table 13: Estimated Time Allocations for Nuclear Medicine Procedures
Radioisotopes: Essential for Nuclear Medicine Procedure
Radioisotopes Used in Medicine
4. NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING EQUIPMENT
5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Siemens Healthineers Introduces Expanded Version of xSPECT Quant Technology
GE Healthcare Unveils New Molecular Imaging Systems
Neusoft Rolls Out NeuSight PET/CT scanners
Siemens Healthcare Introduces Biograph Horizon PET/CT System
Kromek Launches eVance CZT-based SPECT Cameras
MILabs Rolls Out New SPECT System
G-SPECT
GE to Introduce PET Scan Helmet
Toshiba Gains FDA Approval for Celesteion PET/CT System
Philips Introduces Vereos Digital PET/CT
Siemens Unveils Biograph mCT Flow
MR Solutions to Unveil Revolutionary 3T, MR/PET Combined Scanner
DDD Obtains FDA Approval for CorCam
Digirad Introduces Imaging Accessory for Molecular Breast Imaging
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Philips Joins Hands with FluoroPharma for CadioPET
Mallinckrodt to Divest its Nuclear Imaging Business
Zecotek Announces Use of its Patented LFS Crystals in Assembling PET Medical Scanner
Siemens Healthcare Announces Name Change
UltraSPECT Expands Agreement with AIS
AAA Takes Over UK-based Nuclear Medicine Company
BC Technical Acquires NC Systems
7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 30 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 33)
- The United States (17)
- Japan (1)
- Europe (11)
- France (1)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (2)
- Italy (2)
- Rest of Europe (4)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)
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