The obesity problem: The fat that is hard to shed
Now recognized as a worldwide epidemic, obesity is responsible for negative effects not just health-wise but also from a cultural and social standpoint – and Latin America is no exception. [...]
Global point of care diagnostics market to grow from USD 2.13 billion to USD 3.0 billion
As per a market research report published by GlobalData, the global point of care diagnostics market is expected to reach USD 3.0 billion from USD 2.13 billion over 2015-2021. The market for [...]
Global advanced bipolar direct energy devices market estimated to exceed USD 1.5 billion by 2020
According to Technavio analysts, the global advanced bipolar direct energy devices market would exceed USD 1.5 billion by 2020 by growing at a CAGR of over 14%. The key factors driving the growth [...]
Currency exchange rate fluctuations affect Medtronics profits; devaluation of Argentine Peso contributes majorly
The rising value of American dollar against currencies of countries such as the Chinese renminbi and euro has affected profits of the US corporate world. Medical device industry has also been [...]
Latin American portable X-Ray devices market poised to reach USD 427 million by 2020
According to a research report published by Wise Guy Reports, the Latin American portable X-ray devices market is estimated to reach USD 427 million by 2020 by growing at a CAGR of 15.1%. The [...]
South American open system MRI market likely to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% to reach USD 106 million by 2020
According to a research article published by Wise Guy Reports, the South American open system MRI market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% to reach USD 106 million by 2020 from USD 71 million [...]
Brazilian Health Ministry grants BRL 5.1 million for infrastructure development of Basic Health Units
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has approved BRL 5.1 million for the construction, expansion or renovation of 15 basic health units in eight states under the rehabilitation program of basic [...]
Brazil: Anvisa amends rules related to registration of medical devices
Resolution rule no. 40/2015 of the Brazilian health surveillance agency (ANVISA) has introduced significant amendments to the record of health products by eliminating the previously existing [...]
Siemens Healthcare and Stryker among companies seeking M&As
Siemens CEO Bernd Montag recently stated that Siemens Healthcare is “definitely hungry for M&As, but not for the sake of growth but when it fits to the strategy we have laid out.” Siemens [...]
GE, Philips sign Patient Safety Movement’s Open Data Pledge to promote patient safety
GE Healthcare and Philips Healthcare have registered their names in the list of 49 companies, which have signed the Patient Safety Movement’s Open Data Pledge, a public pledge to share their data [...]
