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Breaking _up_relationships
By: Tech Gadget
Tags: Love Advice, Breaking Up, Relationship Advice, Dating Advice, Love

Getting Back Together With An Ex There are plenty of reasons for breaking up relationships. There are benefits of breaking up and drawbacks as well.

One of the things you have to take into account when you break up a relationship is to figure out whether getting back together with an ex is worth it or not. There are some things you should and shouldn’t do if you are considering breaking up. Some reasons for breaking up relationships is because there is constant arguing going on. There are always reasons people can find to argue, but the core of the matter lies in why you two are arguing in the first place.

Is there a trust issue going on? If you cannot trust your partner, then there can be no basis for the relationship. You should be able to trust that your partner will do the right thing in a tempting situation. Perhaps your partner cheated in their past relationship. But if they have never cheated in your relationship and have never given you reason to think that they did, then you should probably continue to trust them. Trust is a virtue that must be earned, and if it is broken it will take time to rebuild that trust again. Another reason for breaking up is the lack of communication. Sometimes one or both partners completely close off from each other for one reason or another. The usual excuse is the typical "I have a lot going on." Well, if there is a lot going on, then you should talk about it. There is nothing worse than having something bottled up inside you for a long time.

Those feelings will only fester and cause you to worry even more. Partners should talk it out and try to bring a resolution to the problem. Talking out a problem with someone you trust will surely do your emotional attitude some good because just the fact that you are being heard and someone is listening to you is worth some of the best advice in the world. As you probably already know, sometimes all you need is a shoulder to cry on or a person to hug. This might be one of those times, so take advantage of it. You will know who your true friends are here. One benefit of breaking up is the fact that you can get some air. Perhaps your partner was smothering you and keeping you from seeing other people due to jealousy. With the break up complete, you can now go out and enjoy yourself. Another benefit of breaking up is to work on yourself some more. If you still need some personal growth, then now is the time to do it. Once you have better confidence in yourself and better self esteem, then there will be greater opportunities for a successful relationship between you and your future partner. Take these things into account when you are considering breaking up relationships because you just might have to apply some of this advice to your situation.
News Regarding $NNOX: Ark Invest + Chart Patterns
By: Andrew Kamal
Tags: Stock Market, Radiology, Medical Devices, Stocks, Medicine

In regards to Ark invest, an ETF addition have been announced and confirmed earlier. I wanted to see how people react before covering this. Lots of people however, don’t do enough due diligence. Many people don’t know what an ETF re-weighting is, didn’t notice the January 22nd date, and went on to search for $NNOX on Ark’s Israeli ETF claiming to not find it. They then went on to post multiple criticisms across forums and boards as a result. Even amazing news seems to be bypassed by people who don’t understand the importance of looking things up. That being said, the upcoming addition is obviously fantastic news for $NNOX and prominent investor confidence.

In regards to patterns, I do see a potential short squeeze given the low RSI. Also talks about 15k machines, and “$1 billion in mostly revenue”, seem to be overlooked in regards to pre-orders. The recent virtual conference they had seems to reinstate fantastic news, and this is even prior to FDA and the factory being done. Big potential is here, and likely we will start seeing some major catalysts soon.

I do engage in research related to the sensory tech and medical device industry. However, I hold no relations to Nanox Imaging or working with Nanox Imaging. My only current conflict of interest is being long on its stock.

Disclosure: Please keep in mind, everything I say is on an opinion based basis. This is not meant to be taken seriously or as actionable financial advice. Do your own due diligence and any trades/investments you do is at your own risk. We are not responsible, proceed with caution and we are trying to voice an opinion not meant to warrant action. This is solely meant to be viewed as a non actionable opinion not meant to be taken as seriously or as a form of actionable advice.
Medical Simulation Market Size Worth $5.25 Billion By 2026
By: Gaurav Shah
Tags: China, Germany, Medical Devices, Japan, Brazil

The global healthcare/medical simulation market size is estimated to reach USD 5.25 billion by 2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., rising at a CAGR of 16.3% during the forecast period. Rapid technological advancements, spiraling demand for minimally invasive treatment procedures, and increasing focus on patient safety are providing a fillip to the market.

Patient safety is one of the rising concerns in the healthcare industry due to increasing death rate from medical errors. For instance, as per a study published in 2016 by patient safety researchers in the British Medical Journal, medical errors in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are reported to be the 3rd leading cause of deaths in the U.S. Simulation provides opportunity to sharpen skills and develop expertise for safe and reliable system performance. High risk situations in military and aviation operations require specialized and polished skills for handling emergency situations. Thus, simulated settings help practitioners learn from mistakes by avoiding harm caused to patients. Therefore, growing focus on patient safety is expected to drive the healthcare simulation market.

Moreover, simulation-based medical learning and training can be valuable in clinical practice. These processes and systems can offer safe and controlled circumstances in which a problem-based learning is encouraged. Such factors are anticipated to bolster the growth of the market.

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Power Sources Used to Boost the Growth of Advanced Power Solutions for Implantable and Wearable Medical Devices Market
By: Bis Research
Tags: Implantable Devices, Market Research, Medical Devices, Market Report, Wearable Devices

Power Sources Used to Boost the Growth of Advanced Power Solutions for Implantable and Wearable Medical Devices Market BIS Research Apr 23, 2020·2 min read

Advanced power solutions for implantable and wearable medical devices are needed for better safety, reliability, and longer battery life, which ends the need to replace the batteries frequently. It is especially difficult to change batteries in implantable medical devices. Currently, most of the devices are powered with power solutions that have a limited lifetime.

However, the emergence of sedentary lifestyles, changing dietary habits, irregular sleep patterns, and professional requirements that involve prolonged working hours, poor body postures, and high levels of anxiety and stress are the leading causes of various disorders such as cardiovascular, neurological and hearing disorders.

Further, the high prevalence of road accidents leading to an increased prevalence of spinal cord injuries results in a higher socioeconomic burden of cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

It is especially difficult to change batteries in implantable medical devices. Advanced power solutions for implantable and wearable medical devices are needed for better safety, reliability, and battery life, which ends the need to replace the batteries frequently. Currently, most of the devices are powered with advanced power solutions, including lithium, nickel, and zinc/air batteries, and environmental harvesting.

Based on the market intelligence by BIS Research, global advanced power solutions for implantable and wearable medical devices market is expected to showcase a growth of 6.26% in the forecast period (2019–2029).

Some of the regulatory bodies/consortiums/associations playing a significant role in harnessing the global advanced power solutions for implantable and wearable medical devices market in different regions include American Heart Association (AHA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Psychiatric Association, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), and Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), among others.

Further, the regulatory requirements related to these devices are primarily concerned with providing the patients with high-quality, safe, and effective product, and avoiding access to the products which are unsafe. When implemented appropriately, regulations ensure public health benefits along with the safety of the patients, healthcare workers, and community.

Lastly, for the purpose of gaining holistic view, the market has been segmented on the basis of power source, applications, battery type, and region. Based on the regional analysis of the market, the region of North America was leading the market with a revenue of $444.7 million and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period as well.
Ouuh there are two current versions of the same standard — which one do I choose?
By: Matrix Requirements
Tags: Standards, Matrix, Iso 14971, Medical Devices, Choices

Ouuh there are two current versions of the same standard — which one do I choose? Matrix Requirements Feb 20, 2020·2 min read

20-Feb-2020 — Ann Vankrunkelsven

In December 2019, the 3rd revision of the ISO 14971 standard was released. We reported already on the main changes.

This third version has been adopted as a consensus standard in the US, while the EN ISO 14971:2012 is still the harmonized version in Europe.

How to deal with these two versions in parallel?

Know which one is applicable

We take the example of US and EU, but different regions, might have different requirements. It makes sense to first identify which are your target regions and what are the requirements in terms of standards.

Know the differences

It’s probably a truism to say, but before you can move forward, you should know what you’re dealing with. Are the two versions completely different or quite similar?

Make a comparison between the two. For the risk management standards’ different versions, EN ISO 14971:2012 and ISO 14971:2019, we made the comparison and the differences are not huge.

Important to note is that when a standard is being harmonized in Europe (EN prefix), there can be some specific requirements described in the Annexes, which therefore need to be investigated thoroughly.

However, how does knowing the differences help in choosing the right one?

First of all, go back to the first point. If you only have one region to consider, the issue is solved. :-) Apply the version that is applicable to that specific region.

Secondly, make an evaluation of how big the impact of the differences is. If you stick to the more strict requirement it’s unlikely that you’ll get remarks.

In case differences are indeed big and you would need to comply to both versions, you’ll have to generate two sets of documentation in parallel.

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Increasing Preference For Non-Invasive Procedures & Liquid Biopsy Industry Development
By: Sara Keller
Tags: Liquid Biopsy, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, Cancer Diagnosis, Business Development

Market growth influenced due to following factors-

Initiatives undertaken by government and global health organizations.

Increasing preference for non-invasive procedures, technological advancement to augment market revenues.

Rising emphasis on personalized medicine, and availability of funding for liquid biopsy R&D.

Global market size-

According to the new market research Liquid Biopsy Market is expected to reach $2,047.9 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 23.4%.

Leading Players-

The key players in the global liquid biopsy market are QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands), Roche Diagnostics (US), Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (US), Myriad Genetics, Inc. (US), Menarini Silicon Biosystems (ITALY), Genomic Health, Inc. (US), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Illumina, Inc. (US), Biocept, Inc. (US), Trovagene, Inc. (US), Guardant Health, Inc. (US), RainDance Technologies, Inc. (US), and MDx Health SA (US).

Top Market Segments-

On the basis of product, the liquid biopsy market is broadly segmented into assays kits, instruments, and services. In 2017, the assay kits segment is expected to account for the largest share of this market.

Based on application, the liquid biopsy market is segmented into cancer and non-cancer applications (which includes reproductive health and organ transplant diagnostics). In 2017, cancer applications segment is expected to account for the largest share of the liquid biopsy devices market.

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Geographic Overview -

North America is expected to account for the largest share of the liquid biopsy market in 2017, followed by Europe. A number of factors such as the easy accessibility and high adoption of advanced diagnostic technologies (such as PCR and NGS) among healthcare professionals, rising prevalence of cancer in the US and Canada, technological advancements in liquid biopsy products, and growing public and private funding to support research activities in the field of liquid biopsy are aiding market growth in the region.
Medical Devices Market Industry Trends and Strategies To 2022
Tags: Medical Devices Analysis, Medical Devices Market, Medical Devices, Medical Devices Industry

A report from The Business Research Company shows that the medical devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% to nearly $522 billion by 2022.

The medical equipment market in this report is segmented into in-vitro diagnostics, cardiovascular devices, diagnostic equipment, orthopedic devices, hospital supplies, ophthalmic devices, nephrology and urology devices, patient monitoring devices, dental equipment and supplies, wound care devices, diabetes care devices, surgical equipment, ENT devices, anesthesia and respiratory devices and neurology devices.

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The Medical Devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% to nearly $522 billion by 2022. The growth in the medical devices market in the historic period resulted from rapid growth in elderly population, strong economic growth in emerging markets and declining oil prices. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period were government regulations and skilled workforces’ shortages.

The Medical Devices market industry can be further categorized into Segments: cardiovascular devices, in-vitro diagnostics, diagnostic imaging equipment, orthopedic devices, ophthalmic devices, hospital supplies, diabetes care devices, patient monitoring devices, nephrology and urology devices, anesthesia and respiratory devices, surgical equipment, wound care devices, dental equipment and supplies, ENT devices and neurology devices.

Major Key competitive players in the global medical devices market report include Medtronic Inc., Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Cardinal Health Inc., and Siemens Healthineers.

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Surgical Microscopes Industry Development And Business Trends
By: Sara Keller
Tags: Surgical Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, Microscope, Business Development

surgical microscopes market

Market growth influenced due to following factors-

Increasing use of fluorescence image-guided surgery (NYSE:FIGS).

Increase in the number of surgeries and growing demand for MIS.

Advancements in healthcare facilities & technological advancements.

Global market size-

According to research report surgical microscopes market is poised to reach $ 915.6 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2016 to 2021.

Leading Players-

The surgical microscopes market is highly competitive in nature. Some of the major players in this market include Novartis AG (Switzerland), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Topcon Corporation (Japan), and Carl Zeiss AG (Germany). The strong position of these companies in the market can primarily be attributed to their global presence and broad product portfolio. Other major players in the market include KARL KAPS GMBH & Co. KG (Germany), Alltion (Wuzhou) Co. Ltd. (China), and ARRI Medical (ARRI Group) (Germany).

Top Market Segments-

On the basis of application, the operating microscopes market is segmented into neuro and spine surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology and urology, oncology, dentistry, ENT surgery, and documentation. In 2016, the neuro and spine surgery segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market due to the increasing demand for surgical/operating microscopes in neurosurgery.

On the basis end users, the operating microscopes market is classified into hospitals, and out-patient facilities. Hospitals are the major end users for the surgical microscopes end users market, owing to increase in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures, and need for high speed diagnostics.

Geographic Overview -

North America and Europe are established markets for surgical microscopes, due to broad technical applications of surgical microscopes and improved healthcare facilities in the region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to show high growth rate in next few years in global operating microscopes market. This is due to presence of immense potential associated with healthcare services and increased investment in R&D. Increasing healthcare awareness is also fuelling the growth of surgical microscopes market in emerging countries.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Impact on Artificial Tendons and Ligaments Market Size To Reach $39.7 Million By 2025
By: Rajesh Varma
Tags: Healthcare, Artificial Tendons, Ligament, Medical Devices, Medical

COVID-19 Vaccine Impact on Artificial Tendons and Ligaments Market Size To Reach $39.7 Million By 2025 Rajesh Varma Follow Jun 17 · 3 min read

Artificial Tendons & Ligaments Market Growth & Trends

The global artificial tendons and ligaments market size is anticipated to reach USD 39.7 million by 2025 at an 11.3% CAGR during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Adoption of artificial grafts is on a rise owing to several benefits over autologous and allogenic grafts, such as high tensile strength, no immune reaction, and abrasion resistance. Increase in number of sports injuries, coupled with rising government efforts to create awareness about sports injuries and available medical reimbursements, is anticipated to fuel market growth.

For instance, the Government of Finland in collaboration with UKK Institute has been conducting a ‘LiVE-program’ since 2016 to improve safety in sports increase awareness about injury risks, sports training, and content of physical activity sessions. Over the past several decades, increase in participation of children and adolescents has been observed in various sports such as football, soccer, bicycles, handball, basketball, and volleyball. Moreover, increase in awareness about physical fitness among people will contribute to market growth.

Other factors likely to contribute to market growth include rising preference for minimally invasive surgery, continuous advancements in surgical procedures, and growing funding and research activities to develop novel materials for synthetic tendons and ligaments. Moreover, positive outcomes reported through various clinical trials pertinent to usage of artificial ligaments will accelerate growth in the near future. For instance, according to a study published in 2017 in NCBI, patients treated with artificial ligament after femoral tumor resection and reconstruction procedures exhibited a more stable hip joint and more active range of movement as compared to patients who did not received a synthetic ligament.

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Elastography Imaging Market Worth $3.5 Billion By 2026
By: Gaurav Shah
Tags: Italy, Hospital, Germany, Medical Devices, Brazil

The global elastography imaging market size is expected to reach USD 3.5 billion by the end of 2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., registering a 7.8% CAGR over the forecast period. Increasing incidence of breast cancer and chronic liver disorders is expected to significantly drive the market. Additionally, increasing demand for minimally-invasive procedures and ongoing studies to assess the potential applications of elastography are factors expected to contribute toward rapid growth.

Currently elastography has wide applications in assessing breasts, thyroid, prostate, and liver. Increasing number of ongoing studies are expected to increase its applications in diagnosis of various conditions such neurodegenerative disorders and chronic kidney diseases. It has shown promising results for its use in assessment of kidney health during and after transplantation.

North America dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. The elastography imaging market growth observed in the region is due to the presence of a large number of global players, along with high adoption rate for advanced imaging techniques.

Growing strategic alliances among players for development and distribution of products is expected to propel the market during the forecast period. Moreover, development of new surgical centers in different locations will increase the adoption of advanced imaging systems.

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Ophthalmic Knife Market Size Worth $2.4 Billion By 2026
By: Gaurav Shah
Tags: China, Hospital, Medical Devices, Japan, Brazil

The global ophthalmic knives market size is expected to reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2026, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc. It is projected to register a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. Introduction of advanced knives and rising incidence of age related ophthalmic diseases are some of the major factors driving the growth.

Increasing overall life expectancy and rising geriatric population is expected to cause steep increase in age related ophthalmic disorders. Along with these, incidence of lifestyle associated ophthalmic devices including myopia and hypermetropia are expected showcase significant growth during the forecast period. Most of these ophthalmic conditions cannot be treated by drugs. Increasing number of ophthalmic surgeries are expected to boost the market during forecast period.

High competition and introduction of local players are the factors encouraging market players to introduce advanced knives at affordable prices. Major players are focusing on developing innovative manufacturing techniques along with advanced raw materials to reduce the device price.

Incorporation of new reimbursement policies in developed countries along with growing efforts of non-profit organizations to increase awareness about ophthalmic conditions and to provide affordable/free ophthalmic procedures in rural regions are the factors expected to boost the number of ophthalmic surgeries.

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Head and neck cancer
By: Aayush Pokharel
Tags: Cancer, Medical School, Médical, Medical, Medical Devices

Definition

Cancers of the lip, mouth, nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and (possibly) trachea.

90% are squamous cell carcinomas.

Signs and symptoms

Throat lump.

Sore throat and odynophagia.

Dysarthria and dysphonia. A hoarse voice suggests laryngeal disease or lung cancer invading the recurrent laryngeal nerve.

Earache

Cough

Leukoplakia: white areas of keratosis in the mouth or throat, which can be premalignant. Hairy leukoplakia is a non-malignant type caused by EBV in HIV patients.

Weight loss.

Epistaxis

Cervical lymphadenopathy: cervical nodes are a common site of spread. Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy suggests GI or lung cancer.

Risk factors

UV-HEAD for SCC:

UV light: lip cancer.

light: lip cancer. H PV: oropharyngeal cancer.

PV: oropharyngeal cancer. E BV: nasopharyngeal cancer.

BV: nasopharyngeal cancer. A lcohol

lcohol Having a Drag i.e. smoking, especially oral and laryngeal cancer.

Adenocarcinomas:

Furniture factory workers are at increased risk due to wood dust exposure. Usually affects ethmoidal sinus.

Investigations

Nasopharyngoscopy

Tissue biopsy and/or FNA of lymph nodes for diagnosis.

CT, MRI, and/or PET for staging.

Management

Radiotherapy is mainstay, especially if small.

Many will also need surgery ± adjuvant chemotherapy.

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The Polymer Life-Cycle
By: Sonya Heldman
Tags: Single Use Plastic, Polymer, Medical Devices, Masks, Medicine

The Polymer Life-Cycle

Synthetic polymers make large contributions to society, however, there is work to be done in regards to consumer transparency about their life-cycle and the consequences of material alternatives. In addition, it is important to recognize the role that polymers have played in the current global health crisis, and the importance of critique.

Polymers are a large part of how a growing population will generate the resources necessary to meet needs such as shelter, clothing, safe food, and clean energy. While material alternatives such as glass, metal, and paper tend to be socialized as natural and ‘green’, life-cycle analysis is necessary to weigh environmental costs. Additionally, polymers are vital for advancements in computing, electronics, and medicine. Polymers have played a large role in public health during the coronavirus pandemic; polypropylene plastic makes up most single-use masks which provide a low cost, low weight, and highly effective way to slow the spread of the virus.

Unfortunately, single-use masks can also be seen littered in most public places. The synthetic polymers that they are comprised of will not degrade quickly via abiotic processes and cleanup efforts are costly. This demonstrates that criticism of polymer use, as with any material, is important to advance the quality of life, reduce the global footprint, and adhere to consumer interest in renewable products. Medical applications of polymers tend to be unsustainable due to the weighted value of human health. This discussion will push for future developments of polymers that have responsible end of life options.

To conclude, transparency about polymer life-cycle is crucial to discuss the consequences of material alternatives. Overall polymers do good for society, especially in the current global health crisis, but it is important to continue rhetoric about recycling practices, and the diverse challenges that scientists and engineers face in new development.

Sources:

Hillmyer, “There is a Great Future for Sustainable Polymers” Macromolecules 2017

Billingham, “Plastics: No Need to Apologize” Progress in Polymer Science 1996

Fadare, Oluniyi O, and Elvis D Okoffo. “Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment.” The Science of the total environment vol. 737 (2020): 140279. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140279
X-Ray Detectors Industry Insights — Growing Demands 2024
By: Sara Keller
Tags: X Ray Machine, Imaging, Radiology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology

X-Ray Detectors Market

Factors such as declining prices and benefits offered by digital detectors, growing public and private investments in Digital Imaging technologies and reimbursement cuts for analog X-rays are driving the growth of the X-ray detectors market.

According to research report the global X-Ray Detectors Market is projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.

By application, the market is segmented into medical, dental, security, veterinary, and industrial applications. The medical applications segment is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The growth in this segment can primarily be attributed to the advancements in medical technology, rising geriatric population, and the increasing number of orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures.

Based on type, the market is segmented into flat-panel detectors (FPDs), computed radiography (CR) detectors, charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors, and line-scan detectors. In 2019, the flat-panel detectors segment is expected to account for the largest share of the X-ray detectors market. The growth in this market is mainly driven by the advantages offered by FPD-based portable digital systems (such as high-quality images, faster scanning, increased patient throughput, and multiple storage options), their decreasing prices, and the growing demand for retrofit FPD-based digital X-ray systems.

Recent Developments

> In May 2017, Varex Imaging Corporation acquired PerkinElmer’s medical imaging business to expand its digital flat-panel detectors business.

> In December 2016, Canon Inc. acquired Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to enhance its position in the healthcare industry.

The X-ray detectors market is highly competitive with several big and small players. Prominent players in this market include Varex Imaging Corporation (US), Thales Group (France), Canon, Inc. (Japan), Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (Japan), Agfa-Gevaert Group (Belgium), Carestream Health (US), Vieworks Co., Ltd (South Korea), Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan), Konica Minolta, Inc. (Japan), Teledyne DALSA Inc. (US), Analogic Corporation (US), Rayence (South Korea), and DRTECH (South Korea).

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Spirometer Industry Insights — Growing Demands and Recent Development
Tags: Spirometer, Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, Business, Business Development

Spirometer Market

Growth in this market is largely driven by the rising global incidence of respiratory diseases, increasing aging population, and the technological shift in spirometer devices towards smartphone-based data acquisition.

According to research report Spirometer Market is projected to reach $ 1,285 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.1%.

Based on product, the spirometer market is segmented into devices, consumables & accessories, and software. This segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The rising incidence of respiratory diseases and the growing geriatric population are the key factors driving the growth of this product segment.

The major players operating in this Spirometry Market are Hill-Rom, Inc. (US), Midmark Corp. (US), Futuremed (US), COSMED (Italy), MGC Diagnostics Corporation (US), Jones Medical Instrument Company (US), Sibelmed (Spain), Vyaire Medical (US), Medical International Research (Italy),Vitalograph (UK), ndd Medical Technologies (Zurich), Inc., Schiller AG (Switzerland), MIR, Recorders and Medicare Systems (India), Smiths Medical (US), Medline (US), Teleflex (US), CONTEC (China), Fysiomed (Belgium), Medikro (Finland), Sdi Diagnostics (US), CHEST M.I. (Japan), Inc, FUKUDA SANGYO Co. Ltd. (Japan), Clarity Medical (India), and Guangzhou Medsinglong Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (China).

Recent Developments:

> In 2018, The Schiller AG opened a new manufacturing site in Guangzhou, China.

> In November 2018, Schiller AG launched CARDIOVIT CS-200 ErgoSpiro System device.

> In 2017, MIR partnered with Tactio Health Group (Canada) to develop telemedicine solutions for COPD.

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Definition and anatomy
By: Aayush Pokharel
Tags: Medical School, Médical, Medical, Medical Devices, Medicine

Definition and anatomy

Tortuous, dilated superficial veins, usually in the legs.

Usually due to valve incompetence. Common sites:

The sapheno-femoral junction of the long saphenous vein, which runs along the medial leg.

Sapheno-popliteal junction of the short saphenous vein, which runs along the lateral calf.

Perforator veins (from deep to superficial), which are on the medial calf.

Signs and symptoms

Varicosities:

Often asymptomatic, but can cause an aching pain, worse on standing. Check this is not due to other disease — e.g. PVD, arthritis — being wrongly attributed to the more visible veins.

Poor cosmesis.

Saphena varix: venous dilation at the sapheno-femoral junction.

Signs of venous disease:

Venous ulcers.

Venous eczema.

Haemosiderin deposition in legs.

Lipodermatosclerosis.

These changes are commoner with perforator vein incompetence.

Risk factors

Family history.

Prolonged standing.

Abdominal or pelvic masses compressing IVC or iliac veins e.g. pregnancy, obesity.

Investigations

Doppler US.

Management

Conservative:

Compression therapy: stockings or graded compression bandaging.

Weight loss.

Avoid prolonged standing.

Medical:

Simple analgesia.

Surgery:

Indications: pain, ulceration, cosmesis (usually not on NHS).

Options: SFJ ligation and vein stripping, stab avulsions, radiofrequency or laser ablation, injection of sclerosing foam.

Stop oral contraceptive pill 4–6 weeks pre-op due to DVT risk.

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Are you happy with Flutter? — Q4 2020 user survey results
By: Jayoung Lee
Tags: Flutter, Surveys

Depending on where the respondent is most active, the rating on the community’s usefulness differed. For example, we asked, “To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the online community you selected in the previous question?” For the response, I was able to get answers when I asked other Flutter users in the community questions, 75% of respondents who are active on Stack Overflow agreed that they can get answers when they asked questions there. Also, 61% of respondents who are mostly active on instant messaging services said that they also got answers.

Respondents were asked to rate how much they agreed with the statement, “I was able to get answers when I asked …” questions, and the results differed by the community they are active in.

This was our first time assessing user distribution online, and your perception about various online communities. Growing a helpful and thriving community is critical to Flutter’s success. We share the results with you in the hope that both the help givers and the help seekers can better use these online communication channels. The Flutter team will monitor this data to guide our support and educational effort, and make sure that you are able to find help and stay connected.

Flutter events

Every year, a number of in-person and online events for the Flutter community are organized by local meetup groups and Flutter contributors, and about 90% of respondents who attend learn something new about Flutter and find that information to be helpful. While these events are effective learning opportunities, through our research, we now know that the majority of respondents (61%) weren’t aware of these events in 2020. Even though we didn’t host a large event in 2020 like we did in 2019 with Flutter Interact, where we would have publicized these events, this percentage was still higher than what we expected. So, going forward, as we plan our Flutter Engage event on March 3, 2021, we are partnering with regional Google teams to help spread the word. We’re also working closely with local Flutter groups to ensure that our event content reaches a larger percentage of the Flutter community. Everyone is invited to this free online event.

61% of users who didn’t attend any events in 2020 (both online and offline) were not aware of the events.

85% or more users learned something new from various Flutter events.

What’s next?

The next survey will be announced around late February on flutter.dev, @FlutteDev (And in the Flutter IDE plugins. You can also participate in other research by signing up for upcoming UX studies.

Please continue contributing your thoughts as the team seeks answers to important questions.

Again, thank you to everyone who participated in this survey and provided valuable feedback. We appreciate your time and effort!

See you at Flutter Engage!
Why is it especially good to work together with start-ups in times of crisis?
Tags: Startup, Surveys, AI

Why is it especially good to work together with start-ups in times of crisis? Jonas Follow Apr 23, 2020 · 2 min read

Start-ups are much more flexible than large companies that have been on the market for a long time. This means that they can help companies adapt to the situation very quickly, especially in the event of a crisis.

My start-up stackOcean shows an example of this. We were asked by Kiel University of Applied Sciences if we could provide our survey platform https://voty.io for a master thesis that deals with how students cope with the spontaneously offered online teaching that was made necessary by Covid-19.

Four days after the first contact the survey was not only online — a new answer module was developed, tested and activated especially for this survey, which the platform voty.io had not had before. During the seven days that the survey was open, the requirements for the analysis of the data provided by the platform were permanently recorded and simultaneously included in the code of the platform. Examples of new developments during these seven days are a filter option for the responses received according to individual criteria or CSV export of these filtered data.

With the survey, well over 10000 answers were collected, including about 4000 sentences of free text answers. In order to avoid having to analyse all of these text data by human hands, we have developed a module in consultation with the university, which can automatically go through and analyse these data with the help of artificial intelligence. From the initial idea for developing an AI module to its results it only took one week.

We see this project as a huge success story for both sides. stackOcean has proven how quickly start-ups can react in times of crisis and what added value they can deliver with individual software adaptations. The Kiel University of Applied Sciences, on the other hand, has not only done a great job, as the survey revealed, in quickly coming up with and implementing a holistic concept for online teaching. It has also shown that it is always open to the use of new technologies with its desire to implement a module for data analysis with artificial intelligence.
Best Rewards App 2020 — Rewardr
By: Akhilendra Singh
Tags: Quiz Games, PayPal, Surveys, Rewards, Best Reward App

Rewardr is the best app in the Google Play Store in rewards category with several hundreds high paying offers. I’ve earned money from this app and I thought to write about it. Let’s see how you can earn money in the app.

To earn rewards, select an offer, install the app, meet the offer requirements, and receive the reward. Follow this step by step tutorial to earn your first reward.

1. SELECT AN APP OFFER

Find an offer you are interested in and click on it to install the app.

Make sure you read and follow the offer requirement! (Reach level 10, Complete tutorial, etc, Sign up for a trial, etc ..)

2. INSTALL THE APP

WAIT for the app to complete the installation. One common reason why people don’t get rewarded is because they try to download other apps at the same time. This could cause issues with tracking which leads to non-rewards. Install one app at a time.

3. OPEN UP THE APP

Open up the app immediately after it is done installing. Another common reason why users do not get credited is because they open up the app much later after they’ve installed it. This could cause reward tracking to be lost.

4. PLAY WITH THE APP

Follow the offer requirement (Reach level 15, Register for account, etc). Even if the offer requirement states “Install and Play”, many advertisers will require some level of engagement in the app before they issue you rewards. Higher reward offers usually require this.

* If it’s a game, you should try to complete the tutorial or advance a few stages in the game.

* If the app lets you create an account, you should create an account and browse around.

* Perform basic functionalities of the app

5. CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

If you are in the process of completing multiple offers, you can view which apps you’ve installed, the offer requirements, and the offer points in the In Progress page.

6. GET YOUR REWARD

When you reach the offer requirement, check back into Rewardr to get your reward. It could take up to 24 hours for rewards to be issued.

Download the app and start earning money now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.corific.rewardr
IoT Investment Trends. The Economist has recently published an…
By: Ian Skerrett
Tags: IoT, Iiot, Economist, Surveys

Photo by Giorgio Tomassetti on Unsplash

The Economist has recently published an IoT survey that looks at the business trends in the IoT industry. This is the third year the Economist has completed this type of survey so they are able to show some interesting trends. There has been some interesting commentary on the survery results.

Some key takeaways:

Rate of Investment is Increasing

Between 2017 and 2020 the rate of investment in IoT has grown substantially. 36% reporting 11–50% increase and 19% reporting greater than 51% growth in IoT investment.

This is good news for IoT vendors that are relying upon this increase growth. It also means companies are seeing real ROI in their IoT investments.

IoT is making an impact on the business

The increased in investment can be attributed to the fact that the IoT projects are having an impact on businesses. An impressive 41% of respondents claim IoT has had a major impact on buisness. 37% expect to have a major impact in the future.

Still Early Days for Extensive Implementations

IoT deployments still appear to be in the early stages. They survey breaks out adoption by internal use of IoT and IoT in external products and services. For internal use, ex. monitoring energy consumption or factory equipment, 22% of companies report extensive use, and only 13% of companies report extensive use for external products and services. However, close to a third of the companies report early implementations for internal and external use and close to half (49%) of companies report external use is only in the research and planning stage.

There appear to be still lots of room for growth for IoT adoption witin these companies.

Final Thoughts

Vendors and customers involved in IoT need to have a long-term view. Implementing IoT applications can be very complicated and take a lot of research, prototyping, and in-house development expertise. The last 5 years have seen a lot of companie in the PoC stage but we are not seeing more and more companies driving real business value. These survey results show companies are achieving real ROI, my experience working with HiveMQ has allowed me to talk with many customers that have deployed business critical IoT systems. We are still in the early days but it really does seem the IoT industry is moving in the right direction.
A Survey Of Fraud In Nigeria Banking Industry
By: Modish Project
Tags: Banking, Fraud, Survey, Industry

A Survey Of Fraud In Nigeria Banking Industry

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

1.5 LIMITATION OF STUDY

1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 VARIOUS DEFINITION OF FRAUD

2.2 FORMS OF FRAUD IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY

2.3 CAUSES OF FRAUD IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY

2.4 EFFECTS OF FRAUD IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY

2.5 THE LAW RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROCESS OF PROSECUTING FRAUD IN BANKS

CHAPTER THREE

3.1 FINDINGS

3.2 RECOMMENDATION

3.3 CONCLUSION

REFERENCE

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

It will not be easy to say the exact date fraud began in the Nigerian Banking Industry.

However, we are going to have a look at dates of the establishment of the first two indigenous banks in Nigeria as this will help us to trace the origin of some loopholes which bring about fraudulent practices in Nigerian banking system.

The National Bank of Nigeria was establishment in 1933, the Agbomgba bank (now Wema Bank) was established in 1945 and the African Continental Bank was established in the year 1947.

Prior to 1952, there was no banking regulation to monitor the activities/operations of the Commercial Banks in the country as a result of this there was lapses in the banking system. For instance, some banks got license for operation but did not open one day for business.

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