Disease Landscape and Forecast Insights

Last Updated 30 December 2015 In late age-related macular degeneration (AMD), vision deficits are noticeable, often debilitating, and can be a precursor to blindness. The availability of vascular…

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphoid leukemia or cancer of the white blood cells, develops from lymphocytes overproduced in the bone marrow that spread to other sites…

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading cause of end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma in China. The prevalence of this chronic disease remains high owing to the presence of a large…

Last Updated 29 December 2015 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a clinically important gram-positive pathogen found in both the hospital and outpatient settings. The recent…

Last Updated 23 December 2015 Gram-negative infections (GNIs) account for a large portion of hospital-treated infections (HTIs), which represent a high-value segment of the antibacterial market…

Last Updated 23 December 2015 The psoriasis market has become increasingly lucrative owing to the growing use of biologics. The dominance of the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors is…

Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic relapsing/remitting inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that typically manifest symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal…

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Last Updated 18 December 2015 Treatment options for Crohn’s disease (CD) include conventional, largely generic small molecules and more-potent biological agents, including tumor necrosis…

Last Updated 18 December 2015 The HIV therapy market is very dynamic. Over the last decade, many effective antiretroviral (ARV) therapies have been introduced, prompting changes in treatment…

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting chloride transport in a variety of tissues, most notably the lungs and pancreas, and is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane…

This quarterly report series examines the management of dialysis and mid- to late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients from the perspective of nephrologists. Emphasis is on renal anemia…