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Recently released figures indicate insurance providers receive foundation damage claims from 60 percent of their Texas homeowner's policy holders each year. With individual repair estimates for this area ranging from $4,500 to $10,000, local residents could be facing considerable expenses if damage is left unresolved. In light of these issues, A+ Foundation Dallas spokesperson, John Reegan, has launched the company's new inspection initiative.

Millions of children are missing out on a holiday according to Ukairportcarparks.co.uk after the Conservative government decided to stop parents from taking their children out of school. The Manchester car-parking experts want to see changes made.

The report titled "Global MEMS Microphone Market: Trends & Opportunities (2014-2019)" provides an in-depth analysis of the global MEMS microphone market with detailed analysis of market sizing and growth, market share and economic impact of the industry. Detailed analysis of global MEMS microphone market by performance level, by type and by business segments is also presented in this report. The application of MEMS microphones in business segment like mobile devices, notebooks and media tablet has also been analyzed in the report.

Real Estate in Florida is selling rapidly, and that's because it is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes, beaches and wilderness in the world. With plenty of sunshine and things to do, moving to Florida is the ambition of an increasing number of people. The Holdy Realty Team at Real Estate of Florida is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of the undeveloped domains PinecrestLakes.com, JensenParkEstates.com and LeilaniHeights.com, to help people looking at specific neighborhoods in Florida to find properties ideal for them.

Automotivevehicles require timely maintenance and repairing to enhance the appearance and durability of vehicle by protecting them from external factors such as extreme temperature and UV radiation. For the need of refinishing the automotive refinishing coatings are frequently used in automotive aftermarket by end-users like automotive body shops and automotive repair centers. For durability, speed and perfect matching color the service providers use advance technology such as spray gun to apply primer and color coats of paints. Refinishing coatings are also applied to components and body of vehicle to protect from deterioration caused by foreign particles such as stone and other debris.An increasing demand for refinishing of vehicles across the globe, has led to significant improvements in automotive refinish coatings market such asdevelopment of advance coating material which are eco-friendly and low-solvent content. These products also provide good blend of ease of use, speed, durability and color match.

The weight loss and obesity management market includes products, services and therapies for reducing or managing weight in overweight and obese patients. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25 is termed as overweight, while BMI greater than or equal to 30 is termed as obesity. Rising global burden of obesity and overweight is driving the need for preventive care. The global weight loss and obesity management market is analyzed by three major segments namely diets, services and fitness and surgical equipment.

Vital signs monitoring include the measurement of heart beat, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure, in order to assess level of body physical functioning. Normal vital signs of healthy people are in the following rages in resting condition:

Veterinary vaccines help in improvinganimal health, increase production of livestock in a cost effective manner and preventtransmission of diseases among animals. The veterinary vaccines market has witnessed double digit growth over the past few years, due to fear of impending pandemicsthat have led to heavy losses particularly in poultry. Theglobal veterinaryvaccines market is driven by factors such as the vulnerability of animals to fatal and chronic diseases, and rapidly changing patterns of diseases among animals. Veterinary vaccines have also reduced the amount of drug treatments to control established diseases and, in many instances, have prevented long term suffering and death. The global veterinary vaccines market has undergone considerable progress during the past few years with the increasing use of continuous cell lines as a substrate and adoption of the fermentor technology for antigen production. These vaccines are produced for administration by parenteral or oral routes depending on the vaccine characteristics.

Tissue diagnostics are the most important set of techniques, majorly used for diagnosis, monitoring and management of cancer. This market constitutes instruments, reagents and kits used to determine the prognosis, stage and treatment course of the disease. Tissue diagnostics is observed as one of the most important and efficient technology that captures the biological context of the disease and other critical parameters observed in patients outcome. Accessioning, gross cassette verification, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, order entry, primary staining, advanced staining, case assembly, pathologist review and archive are the various processes of tissue diagnostics. The three major tissue diagnostics tests are Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and In-situ hybridization (ISH). H&E is the most widely used staining medical diagnosis, used for highlighting structures in tissue for evaluation.IHC is a process of using antibodies to stain particular proteins; it greatly increases the ability to identify categories of cells and ISH is an advanced technique to identify specific DNA or RNA molecules.

The portable medical devices market encompasses all healthcare associated diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices that are miniature in nature and can be easily transported from one location to another without any inconveniences. The market for portable devices has evolved greatly over the years particularly due to miniaturization of electronic components. Low power consumption technology has also greatly helped in developing portable technologies. As the world has begun shrinking due to increased connectivity, telemedicine, home-care and remote monitoring have become familiar terms with modern healthcare. Several factors led to the increasing need for portable devices, of which the major impact factors include increasing demand for diagnostics in remote areas of the world where a significant population continues to reside, increasing number of emergency medical services such as ambulances and helicopters that are required to be well equipped, military medicine for on-field applications and aging population that has begun to feel the pressure of moving to and fro from hospitals for simple diagnostic procedures. In a field like healthcare, the upcoming markets such as wearable medical devices and smart wearable sensors have culminated in the large revenue generation since the past several years which is expected to continue in the coming years as well.

Optical imaging is an emerging non-invasive technology that enables detailed and more precise assessment of tissues, organs and even molecules. Optical imaging uses visible light and photons to obtain exhaustive images of tissues and organs as well as smaller structures such as cells and molecules. Compared to other imaging technologies such as X-ray and MRI, which use ionizing radiation for obtaining images; optical imaging proved to be much safer and efficient. Optical imaging has also been observed to be of great potential for disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Optical imaging uses various colors and spectra of light in order to measure and perceive the varied properties of a tissue or an organ, simultaneously. However, other imaging technologies are restricted to just few measurements. Although, optical imaging technology is in the early phase of development, they offer a wide range of technological advantages (such as multi-applicability and non-invasiveness) over existing imaging technologies.

Neurostimulation is used for the treatment of various debilitating conditions such as gastroparesis, incontinence, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression and essential tremors. Neurostimulation is a highly potential treatment option for patients who do not obtain relief from medications and surgical therapies. It improves the quality of life of patients who are severely paralyzed or suffering from intense loss of various sense organs. Therefore, neurostimulation is highly instrumental in artificial vision, hearing aids, artificial limbs and other prosthetics.

Global Kitchen Appliances Market - Size, Share, Global Trend, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation, and Forecast 2013 - 2020", the global kitchen appliances market is expected to garner $253.4 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 6.4% during 2014-2020. The growth of the kitchen appliances market is supplemented by rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, increasing health concerns and the growing food and services industry. The kitchen appliances market primarily includes refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers and others. The other category includes coffee maker, grinders, kettles and etc. The refrigerator market contributes for a larger market share in the global kitchen appliances market.

Global NoSQL Market- Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 - 2020", the global NoSQL market, is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 35.1% during 2014 - 2020.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (Quest Diagnostics) is a medical diagnostics company. It offers diagnostic testing services to patients and physicians through a chain of laboratories and company-owned patient service centers. The company offers comprehensive services such as clinical testing, with gene-based and other esoteric tests, anatomic pathology services, life insurer services, clinical trial testing, healthcare information technology, and diagnostic products. Quest Diagnostics, along with its subsidiaries and branches, operates in India, Ireland, Mexico, Sweden, the UK, the US, Singapore, China, South America and Australia. Quest Diagnostics is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey, the US.The company intends to grow through acquisitions. To this end, in August 2014, Quest acquired the remainder of Steward Health Care System LLCs outreach laboratory service operations.

NuVasive, Inc. (NuVasive) is a medical device company. It offers an extensive selection of minimally-disruptive surgical products, and procedurally-integrated solutions for the spine. The companys product portfolio focuses on spine fusion surgery including cervical surgery and thoracolumbar surgery. NuVasives principal product offering includes a minimally-disruptive surgical platform, namely, maximum access surgery (MAS). Under this platform, the company offers three categories of solutions, nerve detection and avoidance systems, intra-operative monitoring (IOM) services and supportand MaXcess, an integrated split-blade retractor system, and various specialized implants and biologics. These products facilitate surgeons access to the spine to perform restorative and fusion procedures in a minimally-disruptive fashionand aid in spinal fusion or bone healing process. The company offers its products in various markets across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. NuVasive is headquartered in San Diego, California, the US.

Thoratec Corporation (Thoratec) is a medical device company. It undertakes the research, development, manufacture and marketing of proprietary medical devices used for mechanical circulatory support for the treatment of heart failure (HF) patients. The major product of the company includes Thoratec Paracorporeal Ventricular Assist DeviceThoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist DeviceHeartMate Left Ventricular Assist Systemand HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System. The company also offers acute circulatory support products including CentriMag acute circulatory system and PediMag/PediVAS pediatric acute circulatory system. Thoratecs products are marketed and sold in the US, Europe, Japan and other countries. The company markets its products to heart transplant hospitals and large cardiac surgery centers. Thoratec is headquartered in California, the US.

Atlas Genetics Ltd (Atlas Genetics) is an in vitro diagnostics company that concentrates on decentralised, near-patient and point of care (POC) testing. The company develops and offers diagnostic platforms such as io System and Callisto System. Its io system is a diagnostic instrument and disposable cartridge system which is designed for POC testing services to provide accurate solution to screening for the presence of STIs and HAIs. The company's products and solutions are used in the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, neonatal sepsis, and hospital acquired infection. Atlas Genetics is headquartered in Trowbridge, the UK.

Autoimmune Technologies, LLC (Autoimmune) is a biomedical company that develops medical diagnostic tests, explores disease mechanisms and investigates therapies for autoimmune diseases and disorders. Its laboratory tests include fibromyalgia, lassa fever, gulf war syndrome, lupus, juvenile RA, graves' disease, breast cancer and non-HIV aids. Autoimmune conducts research in the areas of influenza drugs, fibromyalgia syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gulf war syndrome, breast cancer, graves' disease, non-HIV aids, and lassa fever. Autoimmune is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the US.

Cepheid is a molecular diagnostic company. It offers tests, reagents, and systems for testing in clinical and non-clinical markets. The company's flagship product, GeneXpert system incorporates sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction and purification, DNA amplification, and detection into a minute, self-contained cartridge. This system facilitates 24/7 rapid molecular testing. Its SmartCycler system integrates DNA amplification and detection for real-time rapid batch or random access analysis. Cepheid also offers GeneXpert system in the areas of GeneXpert system in clinical areas such as healthcare-associated infections, critical infectious disease, sexual health, virology, oncology, womens health, and genetics. It also offers GeneXpert modules integrated into the biohazard detection systems (BDS) using its Bacillus anthracis test, and SmartCycler system along with general use PCR reagents and reaction tubes. The company operates along with its subsidiaries in France, Sweden, the US, Japan, Germany, South Africa, the UK, Belgium, Australia, the UAE, China, Italy, Singapore, Brazil, India, and Hong Kong. Cepheid is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the US.The company plans to expand its Xpert product portfolio. To this end, Cepheid collanorated with Rutgers and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) to develop Xpert MTB/RIF ultra, a next-generation test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Genomic Health, Inc. (Genomic Health) is a provider of genomic-based clinical laboratory services for the treatment of cancer. The companys commercial product portfolio comprises Onco type DX breast cancer test, Onco type DX colon cancer test, and Onco type DX prostate cancer test. It conducts extensive research and development activities to optimize the treatment of urologic cancers including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers, and additional treatment decisions in breast and colon cancers. Genomic Health develops these products using its Onco type DX platform, a technology which uses RT-PCR approach to improve cancer treatment decisions. The company operates along with its subsidiaries in over 30 countries including the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, and the US. Genomic Health is headquartered in Redwood City, California, the US.The company strives to offer personalized care for the UK breast cancer patients. To this end, Genomic Health announced the availability of Onco type DX test to the eligible breast cancer patients through the National Health Service (NHS) in England effective April 01, 2015.

Hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Hypercholesterolemia, also termed as dyslipidemia, is a form of hyperlipidemia and hyperlipoproteinemia in the body. Presence of low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) or bad cholesterol in the blood, may lead to cardiovascular diseases. Hypercholesterolemia is caused due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors include excessive diet intake and obesity. In case of genetic factors, the number of copies of the gene determines the severity of the disease. People with the homozygous form (two copies of the gene) generally suffer from severe cardiovascular diseases during childhood, while those with the heterozygous form (with a single copy of the gene) suffer from heart diseases in their 30s or 40s. The hypercholesterolemia treatment market is growing at a significant rate due to technological advancements in this field as well as the growing awareness about different cardiovascular diseases and the availability of their treatment options. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) of blood. Treatment for hypercholesterolemia includes intake of statins and switching to a healthy lifestyle.

The intracranial devices market is growing at a significant rate due to the increasing prevalence of intracranial disorders, which may be caused due to various factors such as genetic disorders and accidents. Intracranial devices can be classified into various categories such as craniomaxillofacial implants, intracranial stents, and others. Endovascular treatment is widely used for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms (ruptured or unruptured). An intracranial stent refers to a tubular structure that is placed inside the canal, duct, or blood vessel. It is used to provide relief from obstruction. It allows continuous flow of the fluid. On the basis of design, intracranial stents can be segmented into open-cell and closed-cell. On the basis of type, intracranial stents may be classified into Neuroform, Solitaire, Enterprise, Leo Plus, and Wingspan. Physical features, dimensions, and functional characteristics vary between different types of intracranial stents. Wingspan is widely used for the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic diseases; whereas, Neuroform, Solitaire, Enterprise, and Leo Plus assist in coiling. Intracranial stents market is growing at a significant rate due to the increasing prevalence of intracranial disorders, which are caused by the blockage of vessels. In addition, government initiatives and growing awareness in the field are driving the market for intracranial stents. However, factors such as high treatment costs and lack of skilled professionals for performing the surgery, restrain the growth of the market.

The dialysis industry is growing at a significant rate due to increase in the prevalence of organ failure, growing awareness in the field, and rise in adoption rate of dialysis. The dialysis industry encompasses various other industries, including medical devices and health care services. Medical devices include dialysis products and supplies, whereas health care services include dialysis services, which require skilled professionals to execute the process successfully. Kidney dialysis equipment refers to the medical devices that are used for eliminating wastes and unwanted water from the blood. They are used in case of patients with failed or damaged kidney. Various causes of kidney failure include diabetes, hypertension, malaria, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, long-term exposure to lead, solvents and fuels, jaundice, over consumption of some medications, yellow fever, and others. On the basis of types, kidney dialysis equipment may be classified into hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Two main principles of peritoneal dialysis are Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD). Kidney dialysis equipment may be used in dialysis centers, hospitals, or home care settings.

Minimally invasive surgeries involve smaller incisions, lower risks of infection, and shorter recovery time. Thin needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery are used during these surgeries. In most procedures, a surgeon makes several small incisions and inserts thin tubes called trocars into the body. Carbon dioxide is then used to inflate the area to create space between the internal organs and the skin. Next, a miniature camera is inserted through one of the trocars in order to view the procedure on video monitors in the operating room. Other specialized instruments are inserted through the other trocars in order to perform the surgery after that.