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The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens is the latest product from the camera and lens maker, made especially for Canon digital SLR cameras. This new lens is currently available on Amazon.com and is available with $50 worth of rebates that lower the price customers pay.

Cystic fibrosis also known as mucoviscidosis is a genetically-inherited disease. It is one of the most common genetic disorders found in the Caucasian children. The incidence of cystic fibrosis varies among populations, and is substantially less common in Asian and African populations as compared to the people of Caucasoid origin of Europe and North America, with a marked difference within each country.

Needle-free drug delivery technologies are used to deliver drugs or vaccines into a patient's body without the need for a traditional needle. The primary objectives of the development of these technologies are to eliminate NSI and its associated complications and increase patient compliance and comfort. Needle-free drug delivery systems include jet injectors, microneedles, nanopatches, and vaccine implants. The advantages of these systems over conventional syringes are expanded immunization coverage, decreased healthcare costs, and increased patient compliance. Needle-free systems expand the range of molecules that can be delivered transdermally with improved efficiency and enhance the efficacy of the drug or vaccine. Microneedles increase the efficacy of vaccines by targeting them to antigen-presenting cells mainly found just beneath the stratum corneum of the skin.

Germany's metals sector will continue to feel the squeeze as output prices remain low and costs stay stubbornly high. We forecast subdued growth in consumption of key metals such as steel, copper and aluminium, chiefly due to a muted outlook for economic activity in the country. Key metal consuming sectors such as autos and construction will remain weak. For autos production, we do not foresee a return to growth until 2018 at the earliest.

Ready meals in Bolivia is a very small category due to the lack of appeal to the local taste of these products to Bolivian consumers. As a result, domestic companies started offering ready meals that offer consumers products with Andean cereals. These products are increasingly popular among middle- and high-income consumers. For example, the launch by Andean Valley of dinner mixes made with quinoa is very well distributed through modern channels.

Telehealth is a medium of communication between patients and doctors. Telehealth enables doctors to stay in touch with their patients, monitor their health, and provide consultation if need arises. It includes the use of telecommunication technology in providing medical services to patients especially in remote areas. It is very helpful for the patients who earlier had to travel miles to visit doctors for even minor health issues. Today, doctors can monitor the patients with the help of telehealth devices that keep them updated with all their health information and are capable of communicating necessary advices to the patients.

November's ASEAN summit in Myanmar shone the spotlight on the country's political reform drive, which we believe has lost considerable momentum over recent months. In particular, the government has not shown the willingness to make substantive amendments to the constitution, suggesting that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will not be allowed to run for president in 2015's general elections. Furthermore, it looks increasingly likely that the military (Tatmadaw) will retain its automatic 25% share of seats in parliament. Combined with efforts from the ruling USDP to adopt a proportional voting system rather than the first-past-the-post system that has been used in the past, it is likely that the USDP and Tatmadaw will maintain a considerable preference beyond the upcoming elections. At the same time, we also note rising risks that general elections may be postponed, as the government has tied the elections to a nationwide ceasefire which is looking more tenuous by the day.

IT spending in the Education sector is the investment incurred on the deployment of IT infrastructure in elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, and centers of specialized learning. IT enables large data analysis, information management, and streamlined operational processes to increase productivity and efficiency. This enables the smooth flow of information across educational institutes. It also helps educational institutes to align their business processes with various technologies.

The Pest Control Services industry includes firms that are involved in the professional management of pests, termites, rodents, and other species, which are harmful to the environment and can cause health issues. The industry caters to both residential customers and commercial establishments. The major function of pest control service providers is to maintain hygienic surroundings free of pests, which could hurt commercial interests apart from posing a danger to one's health. The industry does not cover crops and forestry production. The need of pest control services grew tremendously over the decade because of increased awareness and outbreak of many communicable diseases such as bird flu, swine flu, and SARS between 2001 and 2014. The policies that followed also mandated a strong monitoring, regulation, and management of pest and other insects, which could affect humans and also impact the economy.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

As a result of the adverse business environment, particularly in terms of import restrictions and an expected fall in household income, the outlook for the Venezuelan retail sector remains bleak over our forecast period. We expect to see negative growth in total household spending in 2015 and 2016 although positive growth is forecast to continue from 2017 as the long-term economic outlook appears brighter.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Ferring International Center S.A. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Ferring International Center S.A.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Reservoir Analysis Market by Service (Reservoir Simulation, & Geo-Modeling, Data Acquisition & Monitoring and Reservoir Sampling Services), by Application (Onshore and Offshore) and by Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2019

'New Zealand: Fiber-Optic Broadband Initiatives and LTE Expansion to Accelerate Data Services Growth,' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of New Zealand's mobile and fixed telecommunications and mobile markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the New Zealand market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband and mobile sectors, as well as a review of key regulatory trends.

The Philippines telecoms market is largely a two-horse race dominated by incumbent Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) - which owns 63.4% subscription share - and Globe Telecom - with 36.6% share of the mobile market in Q114. A new entrant - media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation -launched its MVNO service under the ABS-CBNmobile brand in December 2013 using the network infrastructure of Globe Telecom. Despite the new competition, BMI believes market dynamics is likely to remain in favour of PLDT and Globe Telecom given their strong brand and unassailable scale, which make it hard for new entrants to compete effectively.

Epilepsy is a spectrum of brain disorders varying from benign to severe, disabling, and life-threatening symptoms. It is caused by various factors ranging from brain malformations and tumors to meningitis, high-risk pregnancies, and birth trauma. However, when the underlying cause of the disease is unidentified, as in the majority of the cases, it is known as idiopathic epilepsy. Epilepsy is characterized by repeated occurrence of generalized or focal seizures. An imbalance between the inhibitory and excitatory signals of the brain, leading to a sudden onset of excitation, results in seizures. Occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures is an important criterion to diagnose a person as being epileptic.

On the heels of its inauguration at the end of last year, Sovereign's new Florida facility is opening its doors to the South Florida area on the 16th and 17th of January, offering a networking luncheon, chair massages as well as tours and a chance to meet their treatment team. Located in a serene waterfront location in Fort Myers, Sovereign's Florida facility offers its hallmark of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment with a focus on innovative and holistic approaches to brain wellness.

Data center colocation is a facility to rent computing servers and storage, where options such as power, bandwidth and security are already available. A hosting solution managed by the service provider and owned by the client can be termed as managed hosting solution. Colocation and managed hosting solutions are required to reduce spending on IT infrastructure, improve security, and ownership control over data.

Stationery refers to a wide range of paper-based and other products such as paper, writing instruments, pencil cases, staplers, adhesives and other such merchandise. The Stationery and Cards market grows in line with changes in demographics, developments in economy, lifestyle changes, technological innovations, and seasonal and cyclic trends. The market has witnessed a significant change since the evolution of electronic media. While stationery has evolved to being a niche market with an assortment of supplies that cater differently to different customer segments, cards have transformed in form and function.

The majority of consumers in South Africa have finally moved on from the use of analogue TVs. This is highly evident in the sharp growth in sales of LCD TVs in 2014, in which retail volume sales increased by 16%. The average unit price of digital TVs was previously the main barrier to volume growth, but this has changed, as more brands have entered the market, resulting in stronger price competition.

"Food and Grocery Retailing in Brazil - Market Summary & Forecasts", report, published by Conlumino, provides a detailed analysis of both the historic and forecast market data of food and grocery retail sales across key channels in Brazil. In addition, it provides an overview of changing shopping trends, government policies towards business, the influence of various economic variables on the retail industry, the competitive landscape and detail of key retailers.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Food Allergy - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Food Allergy's therapeutic pipeline.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Apnea Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2014" provides data on the Apnea clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Apnea. 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 Apnea. 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.

Following a year that saw increasing volumes across all modes of Kazakhstan's freight transport sector, BMI believes 2015 will signal further growth in line with the country's macroeconomic outlook.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the infrastructure construction industry in Bulgaria. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Infrastructure Construction in Bulgaria to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the infrastructure construction industry in Bulgaria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Bulgarian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.