Advances in Molecular Diagnostics for Nosocomial Infections

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Nosocomial Infections in Focus
  • Impact of Nosocomial Infections
  • The Industry: Snapshot

2 NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS: A FORERUNNER

• Introduction and Epidemiology
  • Introduction
  • Epidemiology and Transmission of Hospital-Acquired Infections
• Predisposition and Infection Prevention
  • Predisposition to Infection
  • Prevention

3 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN CORPORATE AND ACADEMIC SECTORS

• Corporate Developments
  • An Efficient Strain-Typing System for Effective Surveillance--France
  • A Fully Automated Test for MRSA Surveillance--USA
  • Quick PCR-Based Assay Paves the Way for Future Molecular Diagnostics--USA
  • A Novel Technology that Uses Viruses to Detect Bacteria--USA
  • A Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization-Based Technology for Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections--USA
  • Bedside Biosensors--USA
  • A Handheld Microfluidic Diagnostic System--Australia
  • A Novel Optical Mapping Instrument for Nosocomial Infection Diagnosis--USA
  • A Rapid ELISA Test for Clostridium Difficile--USA
  • NanoLantern Biosensors--A Robust Tool for Pathogen Detection--USA
  • An Evolving Technique for Instant Multiple Drug-Resistant Bacterial Detection--USA
  • High-Throughput Array Technique for Efficient and Faster Pathogen Detection--USA
• Developments in Academia
  • Broad Range of User-Friendly Advances in Molecular Diagnostics for Microbial Characterization--USA
  • Assay Platform as a Powerful Tool for Biofilm Infections Identification--USA
  • Lateral Flow Micro Arrays--Technological Advancement in Molecular Detection Platforms--USA
  • Promising Diagnostic Technique for Prosthetic Joint Implant-Associated Infections--USA

4 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Factors Influencing the Growth of the Industry
  • Legal Factors Impacting Nosocomial Infection Diagnostics Industry
  • Other Growth Accelerating Factors
  • Barriers to Growth of this Sector
• Strategic Analysis of Trends and Analyst' s Insights
  • Overview of Prevailing Trends
  • Analyst' s Insights and Strategic Recommendations
  • Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships in the Molecular Diagnostics Arena
  • SWOT Matrix

5 KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS

• Key Patents and Analysis
  • North America
  • Europe
  • APAC
  • Geographical Patent Analysis
• Key Industry Participants
  • Corporate Contacts
  • Academic Contacts

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Total Healthcare Expenditure
  • Government Healthcare Expenditure
  • Private Healthcare Expenditure
  • Number of Hospitals
  • Number of Hospital Beds
  • Mortality due to Respiratory Disease