Advances in Ultrasound Technology--Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope and Segmentation
  • Methodology
• Technology Snapshot
  • Ultrasound--Industry Overview
  • Key Findings

2 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Technology Primer
  • Present Day Ultrasound
  • Technology Applications--Imaging and Therapy
• Analysis of Trends in Ultrasound Technologies
  • Emerging Technology Trends in Ultrasound Imaging
  • Emerging Trends in Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Strategic Analysis and Analyst Insights
  • Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • Analysis of Technology Roadblocks
  • Evolution and Future Directions in Ultrasound
  • Strategic Recommendations and Analyst Insights
• Funding; Collaborations and M/A
  • Funding--Research Grants
  • Collaborations and M/A

3 GLOBAL INNOVATIONS IN ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIES

• Innovative Developments in Ultrasound Imaging --World
  • Ground Breaking Ultrasound Imaging System for Technically Challenging Patients-USA
  • Broad Range of Ultrasound Systems for Multiple Imaging Applications--USA
  • Portable Ultrasound with Multiple Advanced Algorithms and Transducer Versatility--USA
  • Speckle Tracking Technology for Quantitative 3D Echocardiography-USA
  • World' s Smallest Pocket Ultrasound System--USA
  • Microminiaturized Conventional Ultrasound System Based on System-on-Chip Technology--USA
  • Using 3D Ultrasound for Fine-tuning Treatment Planning for Radiotherapy--USA
  • Intramodality Image Comparison with 3D Ultrasound Image-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy System--Canada
  • High-Performance Ultrasound Systems with Ultimate Compounding Technology--Japan
  • A Complete Integrated Solution for the Digital Echo-lab-Germany
  • Sonix Series for Better Patient Care--Canada
  • Convertible Ultrasound Systems--USA
• Innovative Developments in Therapeutic Ultrasound--World
  • Ultrasound Mediated Drug Delivery
  • Nanoparticles as Contrast Agents for Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound Versus Computed Tomography in Esophageal Carcinoma Detection
  • Ultrasound--A Better Alternative to Invasive Breast Biopsies
  • Ultrasound to Tackle Tennis Elbow
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Wound Repair

4 PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • Patents for Imaging Applications
  • Patents for Therapeutic Applications
• Key Industry Participants
  • Company Contacts
  • University Contacts

5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Total Cancer Incidence--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Incidence of Bladder Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Incidence of Breast Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Incidence of Prostate Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Incidence of Liver Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Number of Hospitals--World (2002 to 2012)