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The gene therapy market has undergone a series of transformation from past few years. Initially gene therapy of monogenetic diseases was popular; however now the gene therapy market is gaining popularity for treatment of cancer. Cancer gene therapy refers to a process of treatment of cancer by inserting therapeutic DNA into patient. Cancer gene therapy is gaining popularity as a result of its success rate in preclinical and clinical trial stages. The most common technique for cancer gene therapy involves replacing a mutated gene that is causing cancer with a healthy copy of gene. Other technique involves inactivation of a gene that is not working properly. A new technique that is being introduced to cancer gene therapy market involves insertion of new genes into the body that would help to fight against tumor cells.

Sexual dysfunction refers to a medical condition that leads to constant or recurring inability to attain sexual arousal. Treatment for this dysfunction is usually received by consulting primary care physicians; however, ED doctors can also be consulted. It has been observed that as compared to men, women are more prone to sexual dysfunction. Female sexual dysfunction can arise at any stage of life; it may continue or occur a few times. Sexual dysfunction may occur due to physical or psychological disorders. Physical disorders include heart and neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, and menopause . In addition, chronic diseases such as alcoholism, kidney diseases, liver problems, and drug abuse also lead to sexual dysfunction. Psychological disorders causing sexual dysfunction include anxiety, work-related stress, relationship problems or past trauma. The global market for female sexual dysfunction is growing at a significant rate due to increase in the incidences of sexual dysfunction among women and increasing awareness about the same.

Cardiovascular diseases, also known as heart diseases, are diseases of heart and circulatory system. Some of the most common cardiovascular diseases are hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cerebrovascular heart disease, ischemic heart disease and inflammatory heart disease. Hypertensive heart disease occurs due to high blood pressure. Major problems associated with hypertensive heart disease include heart failure, hypertrophy, coronary heart disease and angina. Rheumatic heart disease is caused by rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever occurs by preceding group A streptococcal infection. It is one of the most common acquired heart diseases in children in many countries of the world, especially in developing countries. Cerebrovascular disease affects blood vessels of the brain. Most common types of cerebrovascular disease are vascular dementia, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Ischemic heart disease is characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart. It is one of the most common causes of death in western parts of the world. Inflammatory heart disease occurs due to the infection of bacteria and virus. This type of inflammation is often associated with episodes of rheumatic fever and kawasaki disease.

Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness. Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood and activity levels of an individual. Some researchers and scientists have suggested that people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than others. Children with a parent and sibling who have bipolar disorder are much more likely to develop the illness, compared to other children who do not have a family history of bipolar disorder.

Most of the infants are born normal and healthy at the time of birth and with no family history of disorders . Unfortunately, once symptom appears in child, they are often irreversible leading to severe health and developmental problems. Newborn screening helps in identifying diseases, which can affect a child's health in the long run, at an early stage. Newborn screening, which includes a series of tests, is essential for early detection, diagnosis, and management , to prevent disability and death of a child. These tests, which are performed shortly after the birth of a baby, are used for the detection of genetic, developmental, and metabolic disorders in newborn babies. Various tests such as dry blood spot tests , hearing screening, and critical congenital heart disease tests are conducted to diagnose conditions such as sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, newborn hearing loss, critical congenital heart disease, congenital hypothyroidism, maple syrup urine disease, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Blood tests are conducted by collecting blood samples from a 24-48 hour old baby's heel for laboratory analysis. The screening helps healthcare professionals to identify and take interventional steps before symptoms develop and prevent child from fatal disorder . Screening of conditions and cost of tests are different in different regions . Based on technology, the newborn screening market is categorized into tandem mass spectrometry, electrophoresis, immunoassays, and enzymatic assays, pulse oximetry screening technology, DNA-based assays, and hearing screen technology.

Self-cleaning glass, also known as low-maintenance glass, leverages an innovative dual-action process that involves decomposition of organic dirt on the windows by sunlight; which is later washed away by the rain.

Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and/or the adjacent and associated structures using surgical, nonsurgical, or related procedures. Concern for oral care is increasing due to rising prevalence of tooth decay, periodontal diseases, tooth erosion, and tooth sensitivity Dentists use various tools for different procedures such as removing cavity and cleaning teeth. These tools are made of metals such as stainless steel and tungsten carbide. Dental drills are available in various designs. Dental drill is basically composed of an air turbine, a hand-piece and tungsten carbide drill bit. Hand piece is a tube shaped slender connecting drill bit with the driving motor. Drill bit is the essential part of dental drill. Dental drills are constructed from a variety of raw materials such as metals and polymers. The most advance hand piece is made with titanium. Electric operated dental drill generate large amount of heat. It performs cutting action smoothly. Dental drill is frequently used by dentists and dental practitioners for treating cavities in diseases such as dental caries and abscesses, as to restore teeth. It bores through tooth enamel and removes or clean plaque from the surface of the tooth. After drilling the tooth completely, accurately and properly, it is prepared for filling with suitable material and crown to strengthen teeth. It also helps in reducing further damage. New innovations and technological advancement are replacing dental drill with lasers. Nowadays, a new method known as air-abrasive technology is used by dentists of treating cavities. In this new method dentist blasts away parts of the tooth surface without using a drill.

Flexible OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diode) enable the device in which it is used to roll or bend while still operating.An OLED emits light due to the presence of thin films of organic semiconductors of thickness approximately 100 nanometers. The regular OLEDs are fabricated on a glass substrate, whereas flexible OLEDs use flexible plastic such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Replacement of glass with PET also reduces weight of the device. Though the flexible OLED market is currently at a nascent stage, it is expected to grow rapidly in the near future owing to rapid growth of the electronics industry. OLEDs also find application in the production of electronic-paper or bendable displays that can be integrated into clothing, wallpaper, or other curved surfaces.

Coating is referred to as acovering that is applied to the surface of an object to protect it from environmental pollution. Other purposes of coating include decorativeor functional. Coating can be applied to completely coverthe surface or only to certain parts of the object.Paints and lacquers are majorly used as coating materialsto protect and decorate the surface of an object. Recently, smart coating has penetrated the marketextensively. Smart coatings are layers or films made of coating materials, which have pre-defined characteristics ofchangingtheir propertiesin reaction to external stimuli. External stimuli may include electric current, light, and pressure .Smart coating can be customized to meet the requirements of customers. Smart coating has gained popularity majorly due to its competitive advantages over regular coating in a wide range of applications. Smart coating is capable of indicating damage on aero engine, and oil and gas platforms. Smart coating is also used to reduce the overall weight of an aircraft. Smart coating materials arechemical resistant and weatherproof; hence they are used as a coating medium by both industrial and domestic end-users.

Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid material which exhibits a glass transition. Glass can also take reversible transition in amorphous materials from a hard and relatively brittle material state to a molten or plastic state. Glasses are basically brittle in state and are optically transparent in nature. Most commonly known glass type is soda-lime glass (made up of 75% silicon dioxide (SiO2), sodium oxide (Na2O), lime (CaO) and various minor additives materials). Flexible glass is an ultra-thin glass having the properties of a rigid glass material. Properties such as strength, temperature stability and durability in a flexible nature are associated with flexible glasses. Additionally, flexible glass can also attain the property of plastics such as scratch resistance and rigidity. Flexible glass is majorly used to increase the strength and flexibility of the finished product, in turn increases the life of the products. Additionally, flexible glass also helps the electronic gadgets to reduce their weight, increases its attractiveness, making it handy and better or high quality products.

Major depressive disorder, also known as major depression and clinical depression, is a mental disorder characterized by loss of interest and pleasure in enjoyable environment. People are affected in different ways by major depression. Some people have trouble sleeping, feel agitated and irritable, and have sudden weight loss. Moreover, they can have other mental and physical symptoms such as fatigue, memory loss, feeling of hopelessness, body aches, headaches, and thoughts of suicide.

Auto-injectors are hypodermic syringes used to administer a single dose of a drug (typically any life saving drug). These are easy to use and are intended either for self-administration or by untrained personnel. The commercially available auto-injectors are majorly used for the management of anaphylaxis, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. High prevalence of anaphylaxis and food allergies is the major factor propelling the growth of the global auto-injectors market. According to the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), there has been a seven-fold increase in anaphylaxis related hospital admissions in Europe from 2003 to 2013. Similarly, the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) stated that the number of anaphylaxis associated hospital admissions increased five times from 2004 to 2014 in New Zealand and Australia. Rising prevalence of anaphylaxis and food allergies is increasing the demand for epinephrine auto-injectors used for anaphylaxis management. Moreover, Healthline Networks, a provider of health information and technology solutions for advertisers, publishers, employers, and health plans and healthcare providers, stated that 2.5 million people were suffering from multiple sclerosis in 2013 worldwide. High prevalence of multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis is increasing the demand for novel treatment options among the patients, which in turn drives demand for auto-injectors globally.

The global ceiling tiles market is growing rapidly because of the constant rise in construction activities, which has resulted in high demand for ceiling panels and related construction materials, states Transparency Market Research in its new report 'Ceiling Tiles Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019.'

Living with depression and bipolar disorder, Charles and Linda Katz have spent their entire lives working to quash society's stigma and fear for mental illness. Having worked through their respective challenges to become passionate advocates and educators within their community, the Katz's commitment has already changed the perceptions of hundreds.

When waking up, a person forgets 95% of their dreams and will often pass of the images and events of the other 5% as just plain absurd. However, according to founder of the Global Institute of Church & Marketplace Prophets – Apostle Dwann Holmes Rollinson – people are actually dismissing secret messages from God.

Right now, at this very moment in time, 2.2 million Americans are in prison. Only a small fraction committed violent crimes, yet up to 70% will be released only to reoffend. Through her extensive contact with those behind bars, Teresa X. Roberts knows that the system doesn't work – and there's a fatal juxtaposition that treats inmates worse than animals, yet expects them to go back into society rehabilitated.

"Human Rights Made Easy" is an educational documentary film series that explores the most basic inherent elements of human rights.  The film is created by Sheri Alvandian, a naturalized US citizen from Iran who has lived in the United States for more than three decades and is a graduate of John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California.  Trained in meditation techniques for awareness and self-realization with a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Consciousness Studies, Ms. Alvandian is also a female business owner in the food industry and is enthusiastic about advocating for Human Rights.

Forecast Errors, a weekly e-newsletter, sponsored by Ultriva, reported that the world's largest chemical company, BASF faces some unique challenges when it comes to keeping its supply chain managers and employees around the globe well informed and up to speed with the latest knowledge and information. "As the company has expanded, that proposition has become exponentially more difficult," says Dirk Hopmann, BASF's vice president of supply chain strategy. Establishing common supply chain nomenclature across BASF's operations, for example, and particularly in light of the firm's many recent acquisitions of other entities, has been especially challenging. To address that situation, the global manufacturer puts its new and existing employees through APICS' certification process, starting with BASF's supply chain managers.

In the latest article in their 'On the Move' series, Gadgets Made Simple covers the new habit tracking app from AMG Services entitled, "Fresh Start." The app tracks a multitude of user defined data to adjust to each person's needs.

The way people communicate keeps on evolving as the new technology today continues to progress. It offers people a lot of ways to make communication comprehensible even to nations with low literacy rates. That even with the use of emoticons, images and stickers, people will readily understand what is being conveyed which makes emoticons a universal language that can express more meaningful messages than a typical smile can do.

Industrial sludge gets produced during the process of wastewater treatment. The wastewater that gets expelled from industrial units contains huge amounts of chemicals, water, and various microorganisms. In order to ensure that the sludge is safe and stable enough for disposal, it needs to go through a few stages of treatment. Industrial sludge treatment also aims at decreasing the volume of sludge. Apart from decreasing the water content, sludge treatment also reduces the pathogen content which as a result ensures safe disposal of the same. Many a times, the treated sludge is also used as a fertilizer.

Precision electric motors are high performance electric motors having characteristics such as increased shelf life, reduced noise and reduced energy cost. In addition, the precision electric motors (brushless) offers easy installation and no maintenance cost. The market of precision electric motors (brushless) is expected to grow at a slower pace in North America and Europe. The demand for precision electric motors (brushless) is expected to rise due to the replacement of out-dated low efficient electric motors with highly efficient precision electric motors. In addition, the stringent energy consumption regulations and environment protection acts are the major factors that are driving the precision electric motors (brushless) market globally.

Transparency Market Research  has published a new market report titled "Microencapsulation Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the microencapsulation market was valued at USD 4.77 billion in 2013 and is likely to reach USD 9.13 million by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. 

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