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Abstract
Research Overview
High Overall Implementation Costs Pose a Hurdle for Greater Adoption of Imaging Technologies in Europe
The huge investments made in research and development by modality and technological vendors in Europe, as well as the usage of superior quality components have led to an increase in the overall costs of medical equipment. This phenomenon of growing costs has been more pronounced in the case of medical imaging solutions such as 3D/4D or computer aided design (CAD), where the inputs to these systems need to be digital, and hence it warrants additional expenditure in the form of digitisers and readers. Thus, high initial implementation and operational investments -- as in the case of picture archiving and communications (PACS) -- are posing hurdles in the adoption of imaging technologies by hospitals across Europe.
This Frost & Sullivan research service studies the impact of the developing medical imaging technologies in the future of radiology in Europe. It segments the market into -- full field digital mammography (FFDM), CAD, 3D/4D imaging, PACS, non-invasive imaging and fusion imaging. This information is valuable to both large and small participants that seek to position themselves for maximum return on investment.
Better Clinical Approach and Workflow Efficiency Likely to Lead to More Effective Diagnosis
Across Europe there has been an increasing trend of implementation of novel technologies and mass procurement of high-end diagnostic equipment for better efficiency and workflow of the radiology suite. Healthcare providers incessantly seek solutions to reduce examination time, which eventually leads to lesser waiting time and considerable improvement in detection capabilities. Moreover, industry participants are developing new techniques for enhanced imaging applications.
"For achieving greater penetration of the new technologies it is highly imperative to improve the awareness among the healthcare providers, even in the small imaging centres," points out the analyst of this research service. "While some of the healthcare establishments are aware of these technological breakthroughs, there is less clarity regarding their usage with the existing hardware and incorporation into their current systems."
Table Of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary for Impact of Emerging Medical Technologies in Europe
- 1. Summary of the Study on Impact of Emerging Medical Imaging Technologies in Europe
2. THE EUROPEAN MEDICAL IMAGING INDUSTRY : AN OVERVIEW
- The Emerging Medical Imaging Technologies : A Snapshot
- 1. Glossary of Terms
- 2. The Emerging Medical Imaging Technologies
- 3. Challenges Faced by the Emerging Medical Imaging Technologies
3 FULL FIELD DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY (FFDM)
The FFDM Market Overview
- 1. Introduction to FFDM
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints for FFDM
- 3. Impact of FFDM
- 4. Competitive Structure
- 5. Product Analysis
4. COMPUTER AIDED DETECTION (CAD)
The CAD Market Overview
- 1. Introduction to CAD
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Impact of CAD
- 4. Competitive Structure
- 5. Product Analysis
5 3D / 4D IMAGING
The 3D / 4D Imaging Market
- 1. Introduction to 3D/4D Imaging
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Impact of 3D/4D Imaging
- 4. Competitive Structure
- 5. Product Analysis
6. PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (PACS)
The PACS Market Overview
- 1. Introduction to PACS
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Impact of PACS
- 4. Competitive Structure
- 5. Product Analysis
7. NON INVASIVE CARDIAC IMAGING
The Non Invasive Cardiac Market Overview
- 1. Introduction to Computed Tomography Angiography
- 2. Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- 3. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 4. Impact of CTA and MRA
- 5. Competitive Structure
8 FUSION IMAGING
The Hybrid / Fusion Imaging Scanners Market Overview
- 1. Introduction to Fusion Imaging
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 3. Impact of Fusion Imaging Systems
- 4. Competitive Structure
- 5. Product Analysis
9. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Strategic Recommendations for the Emerging Technologies
10. DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
List of Key Industry Participants
- 1. Key Industry Participants
11. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Database on Health Infrastructure
- 1. Number of Hospitals in Europe
- 2. Number of Hospital Beds
- 3. Total Healthcare Expenditure
Database on Cancer Incidences
- 1. Incidence of Breast Cancer
- 2. Incidence of Lung Cancer
