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GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Clostridium Difficile Infections (Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease) Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2014" provides data on the Clostridium Difficile Infections (Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease) clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Clostridium Difficile Infections (Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease). It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Clostridium Difficile Infections (Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease). This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Street stalls/kiosks records 4% current value increase, reaching NOK700 million in 2013. This is one percentage point higher than the review period CAGR of 3%. The reason for the increase in growth is mainly due to the increased popularity in different types of international food such as kebabs, falafel and schawarmas. The outlets selling these kinds of products have generally received better reputation in the latter years, as they have been bound to follow the firm restrictions from the...

Retailers have continued to see an improvement in 2014, significantly exceeding pre-recession value sales. However, the pace of growth has been slowing. Therefore, although still growth-minded, retailers have started to scale back their expansion plans. Overall, a very optimistic situation has been replaced by somewhat difficult conditions.

Spreads continued to grow in retail value terms in 2014, as health and wellness trends and increased versatility of spreads products continued to trigger sales. The growing focus among consumers on health and wellness factors spurred sales of categories such as honey and nut and seed based spreads as they are considered natural even if they have a high sugar and fat content. Moreover, in order to expand consumption opportunities and it turn sales, manufacturers started to promote spreads as...

A smart home is a building that is equipped with special capabilities that enable residents to remotely control an array of home electronic devices. This includes controlling many different home components such as lighting, appliances, entertainment, security, and more.

This quarter we have slightly revised our forecast to factor in some domestic supply from the Ibhubesi gas field in 2017 . That said, o ur fundamental assumptions remain relevant . Our negative outlook for South Africa's power sector is based on inefficient existing generation capacity, a lack of investment, delays to project commissioning and the precarious financial situation of Eskom . These factors show little sign of abating over the short-to-medium term - with wide-ranging implications for the country's economy and mining sector in particular . On a more positive note, we highlight that South Africa's power plant and transmission grid infrastructure will continue to offer investment opportunities over our forecast period and beyond thanks to a buoyant renewables industry, pressure on state utility Eskom to boost generation to avoid power shortages and South Africa's nascent nuclear expansion plans.

The Future of the Lebanese Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019, published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

We expect Ukraine to spend USD3.2bn on defence in 2015, a noticeable decline from previous years, despite the ongoing security situation. We expect Ukraine to spend less than USD4bn a year on defence through to 2018, rising to USD4.2bn in 2019.

Thailand will continue to be an attractive location to international drug makers as a result of its growing domestic pharmaceutical market with an ageing population and improving access to healthcare as well as its position as an entry point into the frontier markets of South East Asia. Japanese pharmaceutical companies such as Eisai in particular, have been attracted to the market and are looking to leverage the region's growth.

In volume terms, portable players records a significant 26% decline, while current value sales are set to fall by 35%. This represents a dramatic deceleration in comparison with the category's review period performance. The category?s inability to compete against tablets and smartphones is the main factor contributing to its continuous downturn. A single tablet or smartphone can be used to read e-books and can play multimedia content, thus e-readers and portable multimedia players are not considered to be important products; the multifunctionality of tablets and smartphones is contributing to the weakening presence of portable players in Vietnam.

Following a year in which BMI saw freight volumes steadily increasing in Turkey, 2015 will signal further growth across the whole of the freight transport sector in line with our macroeconomic forecasts for the country.

Internet retailing registered the best performance in non-store retailing in 2014. There are several reasons for its strong dynamism, including growth in the total number of internet users, the increasing variety of products and services offered and the significant increase in broadband connections. Also important is the increased confidence and sense of security in transactions amongst internet users.

Another Year of Growth In Turkey's Main Ports

Global Markets Direct's, 'Peripheral Neuropathic Pain - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Peripheral Neuropathic Pain's therapeutic pipeline.

We are forecasting very healthy growth across a range of key indicators for Singapore's well - established tourism market. Building upon its reputation as a well- connected regional travel hub, Singapore is increasingly targeting longer - term holiday makers through far- reaching marketing campaigns and extensive tourist infrastructure investment. The tourism market benefits from a well - developed transport and accommodation network, as well as a highly supportive government.

The Future of the Suncare Market in Ireland to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Suncare consumption trends in Ireland, historic and forecast Suncare consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Suncare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Smokeless tobacco is subject to the same restrictions as other tobacco categories. However, these are not enforced and so have little effect on sales.

President Cristina Fern?ndez de Kirchner has had an eventful year. With repeated visits to the hospital it has affected her mid-term elections results. Although her party remains in control of both houses, there is a distinct lack of power she now holds over proposing new legislature as well as amending the current two term limit on presidential elects. Due to failing health and her lack of influence within the Argentine government BMI expects her not to run for president again at the end of 2015. This will greatly affect any further procurements as well as military/defensive spending.

Peru has the potential to develop a competitive, world-class petrochemicals facility, but progress has been slow with upstream gas production likely to take years to develop, according to BMI's latest Peru Petrochemicals report.

The Future of the Hot Drinks Market in Argentina to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Hot Drinks consumption trends in Argentina, historic and forecast Hot Drinks consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Hot Drinks sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The Future of the Hot Drinks Market in the UAE to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Hot Drinks consumption trends in Unite Arab Emirates, historic and forecast Hot Drinks consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Hot Drinks sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

In 2014, wearable electronics remained at a development stage and did not record any significant sales in Taiwan. Distribution of wearable electronics is very limited in Taiwan as 2014 is the year of development and trial for the country.

ZOLL Medical Corporation (Zoll) undertakes the designing, manufacturing and marketing of resuscitation devices and systems used for emergency resuscitation of cardiac arrest victims. It develops technologies and software that help clinicians, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and lay rescuers advance the practice of resuscitation. The company offers products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management. Its priority markets include the US, Canada, Latin America, the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Australia, and Austria. Zoll is a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Corporation and is headquartered in Massachusetts, the US.The company focuses on product differentiation. Zoll seeks to drive long-term revenue growth by increasing its market share through investments in innovation, distribution channels and construction of direct sales. The company's resuscitation business strategy provides products that support and strengthen the Chain of Survival (COS).

During 2014 the economic crisis had opposite results in the only two chains of department stores operating in the country. On the one hand, Falabella decided to suspend its plan to invest in the country by developing new stores, as in Peru or Chile. Meanwhile, the Mexican chain Coppel continued with its expansion plans in Argentina, opening two new outlets in 2013 and another two in 2014. Whilst Falabella projects that the economic crisis will deepen, and decided to suspend its investment in the country, Coppel decided that it was time to gain share regardless of the economic context.

On July 30 2014, the French cabinet passed the first substantial energy bill. The long - awaited act is the first concrete step to fulfil the electoral promises by President Francois Hollande to reduce the share of nuclear energy in the electricity mix from the current 75% to 50% by 2025. The bill confirms the proposal presented in June by Energy and Environment Minister S?gol?ne Royal to cap nuclear energy at 63.2GW, the current levels. The bill then primarily focuses on boosting energy efficiency and energy sufficiency.