Epidemiology: Social Anxiety Disorder – Highly co-morbid anxiety disorder will continue to remain a significant public health burden

In 2011, Datamonitor estimates that there were approximately 19.098 million men and women with SAD in the seven major markets (the US, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK), and more than three quarters of these cases (79%) were found in the US alone.
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Highlights
Datamonitor estimates that the prevalence of SAD in the seven major markets is highest among US adults aged 20–29 years and also 30–39 years; both age groups are projected to have a significant increase in the number of prevalent cases during the forecast period, according to Datamonitor forecasts.
Prevalent cases of SAD in adults aged 20–29 and 30–39 years in the five major EU markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) and Japan will remain relatively stable throughout the forecast period.
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• What are the most robust sources for social anxiety disorder prevalence data?
• How will the patient population change over the next decade in the seven major markets?
• What are the major co-morbid conditions with SAD that contribute to the severity of the disorder?
• How will the proposed changes to the current SAD diagnostic criteria affect the total prevalence of SAD near the end of the forecast period?

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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
Catalyst
Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Key findings
DISEASE DEFINITION AND DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
Diagnostic criteria
Diagnostic tools
GLOBAL VARIATION AND HISTORICAL TRENDS
Global variation
Historical trends
DRIVERS OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER EPIDEMIOLOGY
Although SAD onset is typically in early adolescence, clinical diagnosis may be up to a decade after disease onset
Like other anxiety disorders, SAD is typically more prevalent in women than men
SAD is highly co-morbid with other psychiatric disorders
Up to 20% of people with an eating disorder also have SAD
Drug and alcohol dependence are common among those with SAD
Familial environmental factors affect SAD development
Family history may increase risk of SAD threefold
EPIDEMIOLOGIC FORECASTING OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
Subpopulations
Age and gender
US
Sources used
Methods
Sources not used
Japan
Sources used
Methods
Sources not used
France
Sources used
Methods
Sources not used
Germany
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Methods
Italy
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Methods
Sources not used
Spain
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Methods
Sources not used
UK
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Methods
EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESULTS
Current prevalent cases and future trends
Average annual growth rate of social anxiety disorder total prevalence
Age-standardized results for prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder
Subpopulations for prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder
In 2011, over 46% of all prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder occurred in adults under the age of 40 in the seven major markets
DISCUSSION
Limitations of Datamonitor’s epidemiologic projections
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Journal papers
Websites
List of Tables
Table: Common fears in social anxiety disorder
Table: Diagnostic criteria for social anxiety disorder; comparing DSM-IV and ICD-10
Table: Clinical dimensions of social anxiety disorder
Table: Alternative social anxiety disorder diagnostic tools
Table: Comparison of social anxiety disorder and taijin kyofusho
Table: Population -based studies of total social anxiety disorder 12-month prevalence used in this forecast
Table: Total prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder in adults over the age of 20 in the seven major markets (millions), 2011–21
Table: Total prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder in each of the seven major markets in adults aged 20 and over, by age group (millions), 2011
Table: Total prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder in the seven major markets in adults aged 20 and over, by sex (millions), 2011
Table: Proposed DSM-V social anxiety disorder criteria changes (and rationale), which may affect prevalence rates in the seven major markets
List of Figures
Figure: Total prevalent cases of social anxiety disorder in adults over the age of 20 in the seven major markets (millions), 2011–21
Figure: Average annual growth rate in total prevalent social anxiety disorder cases across the seven major markets (%), 2011–21
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence of social anxiety disorder in both genders in the seven major markets, 2011

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ReportsnReports: Soft Drinks Market in Austria

Discover the latest market trends and uncover sources of future market growth for the Soft Drinks industry in Austria with research from Euromonitor's team of in-country analysts.
The Soft Drinks in Austria market research report includes:

• Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
• Detailed segmentation of international and local products
• Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
• Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth 
• Robust and transparent market research methodology, conducted in-country

Our market research reports answer questions such as:

• What is the market size of Soft Drinks in Austria?
• What are the major brands in Austria?
• What potential exists for multinational vs. local soft drinks companies looking to increase market share?
• How have changing social attitudes affected soft drink sales?
• How have sustainability issues; such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, affected the soft drink industry?

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meagre growth for soft drinks in 2011
The Austrian soft drinks market has been affected by maturity over the review period and 2011 was characterised by only meagre growth in both value and volume terms. 2010 was a recovery year for the industry following 2009 recession, however 2011 showed slower performance once again. The off-trade channel continued to grow at the expense of the on-trade, mainly driven by the on-going cocooning trend. Within the overall soft drinks market, it was RTD coffee, followed by sports and energy drinks that showed the strongest performance in 2011. RTD tea, on the other hand, was the big loser in 2011.
Growing health awareness causes shift within soft drinks
The health and wellness trend continued to affect consumption patterns and fuel demand for healthier beverages in 2011. Increasing health-consciousness due to campaigns sponsored by the government and health professionals, prompted Austrian consumers to switch to healthier dietary alternatives and to increase their intake of fruit and vegetables. While bottled water and fruit/vegetable juice benefitted from this trend, carbonates suffered due to the unhealthy image associated with this type of beverage.
Coca-Cola remains top dog in soft drinks in Austria
The top player in the Austrian soft drinks market remained the multinational Coca-Cola Austria GmbH. The company derives its strong position from its successful brands in almost all niches of carbonates and bottled water. It is also present in other categories, such as RTD tea and fruit/vegetable juice. Coca-Cola continued to fuel consumer demand through constant new product developments and launches, as well as its extensive marketing and sales activities. Furthermore, it benefits from high consumer awareness and great brand loyalty.
Discounters lose share to hypermarkets
Discounters’ bloom seems to have come to an end in 2011, as the channel lost share to hypermarkets for the first time. While the economic recovery was partially responsible for bringing consumers back to branded products, it was mainly heavy price promotions in hypermarkets that undermined discounters’ competitive edge, namely price. This increasingly allowed consumers to buy branded soft drinks products at similar or even the same prices as offered by discounters. Additionally, retailers push on private label development poses another threat to discounters.
Stagnation looms over Austrian soft drinks market
Total volume sales of soft drinks in Austria are expected to struggle to grow over the forecast period due to the high maturity of the market. Total volume sales are even expected to slightly decline towards 2016. There will be limited growth opportunities for soft drinks in terms of volume. Nevertheless, total value growth may still be achieved through value-added, healthier and more premium products. Within overall soft drinks, there will also still be pockets of volume growth for categories that respond to the future key trends of convenience and health, such as bottled water, sports and energy drinks, RTD coffee and concentrates. In general, fortified/functional products are expected to be among the strongest growing over the forecast period.

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Clinical Laboratory Testing Volume 2: Key Players for Laboratory Testing, Business Trends and Strategies

Clinical laboratory testing is one of the most important sectors of medical care. Although it is generally involved in over 70% of medical diagnoses, it accounts for less than 5% of overall healthcare expenditures. The term clinical laboratory testing usually refers to determining the concentration or activity of a protein, carbohydrate, lipid, electrolyte, enzyme or small molecule in easily collected body fluids such as blood, serum, plasma, urine and saliva. This TriMark Publications report describes the specific segments of the clinical laboratory testing business and the strategies used by laboratory companies to develop new business opportunities. The study presents emerging business practices and analyzes the partnerships and alliances that various key sector players have forged or could forge in the near future. New clinical laboratory business methods are also examined to identify lead positions and potential future growth areas. Moreover, the report profiles leading companies in the clinical laboratory industry, with a primary focus on companies that actively analyze and market laboratory data.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview 6
1.1 Objectives of the Report 6
1.2 Methodology 7
1.3 Scope of the Report 8
1.4 Executive Summary 9

2. IVD Clinical Laboratory Testing Market 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Independent Clinical Labs 16
2.2.1 Key Players for Independent Clinical Labs 16
2.3 Medical Expenditures 18
2.4 Medicare Clinical Lab Services Spending Trends 20

3. The Clinical Laboratory Testing Market 24
3.1 U.S. Market 24
3.1.1 Hospital-based Clinical Laboratories 27
3.1.2 Commercial Clinical Laboratory Testing 27
3.1.3 Physician Office Laboratories (POLs) 28
3.2 Clinical Lab Testing Key Players 31
3.2.1 Commercial Clinical Labs 31
3.2.2 Hospital Lab Collaborative Ventures 32
3.2.3 Specialty Labs 33
3.3 Revenue and Reimbursement 34
3.4 Outlook for Clinical Laboratory Testing 38
3.4.1 Long-term Changes 38
3.4.2 Market Drivers 40
3.4.3 Barriers to Successful Clinical Laboratory Operations 40
3.4.4 Key Technologies 44
3.4.5 Conclusion 44

4. Hot Sectors in the Clinical Lab Testing Market 46
4.1 Workplace Drugs-of-Abuse Testing 46
4.2 Clinical Toxicology 47
4.3 Clinical Testing for the Pharmaceutical Industry 47
4.4 Vitamin D Testing 47
4.5 Diabetes (Glucose) Testing 48
4.6 Molecular Diagnostic Testing 48
4.7 Cardiac Markers 50
4.8 Blood Bank Screening 51
4.9 Genetic Testing 51
4.10 Predictive Medicine Testing 51
4.11 Personalized Medicine 53
4.12 Cancer Testing 54
4.13 Point of Care Testing 55
4.14 Monitoring Testing 55
4.15 Anatomic Pathology 55
4.16 Immunodiagnostics 56
4.17 Opiate Testing 56

5. Important Clinical Lab Testing Technology Trends 57
5.1 Technology Platform Innovations in Clinical Lab Testing 57
5.2 The New Paradigm 57
5.3 Consolidated Workstations 57
5.4 Automation in the Laboratory 59
5.5 Laboratory Information Systems 59
5.6 New User-friendly Interface 60
5.7 Data-Management Issues 61
5.7.1 Wireless LANs 61
5.7.2 Data and Workflow Management Systems 62
5.7.3 Beckman Central Command 62
5.7.4 Clinical IT More Widely Available in Physician Practices 63
5.7.5 Physician Electronic Health Records (EHRs) 64
5.7.6 Specimen Tracking and Processing 64

6. Business Trends in the Clinical Laboratory Testing Sector 65
6.1 Key Developments 65
6.2 Sector Consolidation 65
6.3 Acquisition Pricing 65
6.4 Hospital Lab Competition Threats 67
6.5 Acquisition, License Agreements, Internal Development and Partnerships 68
6.6 Merger, Acquisition and Partnering Activities in the Clinical Lab Testing Industry 68
6.7 Comparison of Quest and LabCorp 71
6.7.1 Acquisitions 72
6.7.2 Quest’s Growth 72
6.7.3 Laboratory Corporation of America 73
6.7.4 LabCorp’s Growth 74
6.7.5 Competitive Advantages of National Labs like Quest and LabCorp 75
6.7.6 National Managed Care Companies 76
6.7.7 Billing and Collection Management 78
6.7.8 Lower Reagent and Supply Costs 79
6.7.9 Esoteric Testing Capabilities 79
6.7.10 Ability to Invest in Web-based Connectivity Solutions 79
6.7.11 Competitive Disadvantages of Quest and LabCorp 79
6.7.12 Difficulties with Turnaround Times and Stat Services 79
6.7.13 Physician-Laboratory Communication 79
6.7.14 Specimen Pickup Scheduling Inflexibility 80
6.8 Regulation of Clinical Laboratory Operations 81
6.8.1 CLIA and State Regulations 82
6.8.2 Drug Testing 82
6.8.3 Controlled Substances 82
6.8.4 Medical Waste, Hazardous Waste and Radioactive Materials 83
6.8.5 FDA 83
6.8.6 Occupational Safety 83
6.8.7 Specimen Transportation 83
6.8.8 Corporate Practice of Medicine 83
6.9 Hospital Outreach Programs 83
6.10 Supply Chain and GPO Contracting 84
6.11 Specialty Labs 84
6.12 Expansion of Hospital-based Labs and Hospital Outreach Programs 85
6.13 Managed Care 85

7. Company Profiles 86
7.1 ACM Medical Laboratory 86
7.2 Alere 86
7.3 American Esoteric Laboratories (Sonic Healthcare) 87
7.4 American Pathology Partners 87
7.5 AmeriPath (Quest) 87
7.6 ARUP Laboratories 87
7.7 Athena Diagnostics 88
7.8 Aurora Diagnostics 89
7.9 Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. 89
7.10 BioTech MedLab 90
7.11 Caris Diagnostics 90
7.12 CBLPath 90
7.13 Centrex Clinical Laboratories 90
7.14 Clarient, Inc. 90
7.15 Clinical Reference Laboratory 91
7.16 Clongen Laboratories, LLC 91
7.17 CompuNet Clinical Laboratories 92
7.18 EndoChoice Pathways 92
7.19 Enzo Biochem, Inc. 92
7.20 Esoterix (LabCorp) 92
7.21 Exagen Diagnostics 93
7.22 Geneva Laboratories 93
7.23 Genomic Health, Inc. 93
7.24 Genzyme 94
7.25 IBT Laboratories 94
7.26 Integrated Regional Laboratories (IRL) 94
7.27 LabCorp 94
7.28 MEDTOX Scientific, Inc. 96
7.29 Meriter Health Services 96
7.30 Mid America Clinical Laboratories (MACL) 97
7.31 Monogram Biosciences, Inc. 97
7.32 Myriad Genetics, Inc. 97
7.33 National Jewish Medical and Research Center 98
7.34 Parkway Clinical Laboratories 99
7.35 Pathology, Inc. 99
7.36 Predictive Biosciences 99
7.37 Psychemedics Corporation 100
7.38 Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 100
7.39 RDL Reference Laboratory 100
7.40 Satellite Laboratory Services 101
7.41 Signal Genetics 101
7.42 Solstas Lab Partners 101
7.43 Sonic Healthcare 102
7.44 Spectra 102

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Telecom Network APIs 2012 - 2016

Overview:

Telecom Network APIs capitalize on existing network infrastructure to create a vast array of business opportunities for carriers worldwide. In essence, these APIs allow carriers to disseminate a wealth of internal information or resources to third parties.  This could entail everything from network QoS for video service delivery to Subscriber Data Management (SDM) for advertising and profiling, the goal being to enable third party developers to offer services in return for revenues.

Today nearly 9 % of all Web and 5 % of all mobile applications utilize APIs. This figure is expected to increase to over 68 % by the end of 2016, driven by growing investments from the vendor, developer and the carrier community. As a consequence, the Telecom Network APIs market is expected to account for nearly $ 75 Billion in global revenues worldwide by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 37 % between 2012 and 2016.

This report provides an in-depth assessment of the global Telecom Network APIs market, including business models, value chain analysis, operator and vendor strategies and a quantitative assessment of the industry from 2012 till 2016.

This report addresses the following key topics:

    * The Business Case for Telecom Network APIs:  An assessment of the business case for Telecom Network APIs
    * API Aggregation: The role of API Aggregators, the total cost usage for APIs with aggregation and a review of aggregator API usage by category.
    * Value Chain and Telco Operator APIs Usage:  An analysis of the value chain of telecom operator API usage for services including an assessment of revenue across participants in the value chain from end users, developers, aggregators to the API owners, and how this economic model will change over time.
    * Network Operator, Application Provider & Vendor Strategies:  An analysis of how operators, application providers and vendors will position themselves to capitalize on network APIs
    * Telecom and Non-Telecom Network API Analysis:  Evaluation of major Telecom network, Non-Telecom Network APIs, API "Mashups" globally, and an assessment of which APIs will lead the market in the future.
    * Market Analysis and Forecasts:  A global and regional assessment of the market size and forecasts for the Telecom Network API market from 2012 to 2016

Key Findings:

    * The Mobile Networks API market will grow at a CAGR of 37 % between 2012 and 2016, eventually accounting for $ 75 Billion in global revenue by the end of 2016
    * In terms of regional revenue split, the North America and Western Europe region will remain to be the largest market segments by the end of 2016, while the Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions will see the healthiest growth rates over the next four years.
    * In terms of individual API categories, the Subscriber Data Management (SDM) category will witness the fastest growth rate and will eventually account for $ 6.8 Billion in global revenue by the end of 2016
    * The average volume of API transactions for a Tier 1 wireless carrier will significantly increment over the next four years eventually reaching 94 Billion transactions a month on average.

Companies in Report:

    * Acision
    * Alcatel Lucent
    * Amazon
    * America Movil
    * Apigee
    * AT&T
    * BBC
    * eBay
    * Ebay
    * Flickr
    * FONfinder                                                
    * France Telecom (Orange)
    * GenSMS
    * Gilt Groupe
    * Google
    * GSMA
    * Korea Telecom
    * Last.fm
    * LOC-AID
    * Microsoft
    * Mox eHealth
    * Netflix
    * Pearson
    * Placecast
    * Rogers
    * Salesforece.com inc
    * Samsung
    * Shopping.com
    * Sprint
    * Telefonica
    * T-Mobile
    * Twilio
    * Twitter
    * UnboundID
    * Verizon Wireless
    * Vodafone
    * Vodafone
    * Wholesale Application Community
    * Yahoo
    * YouTube

Target Audience:

    * API Aggregators
    * Investment Firms
    * Application Developers
    * Mobile Device Vendors
    * Mobile Network Carriers
    * Service Bureau Companies
    * Wireless Infrastructure Vendors
    * Telecom Managed Service Providers


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Global Cleaning Robots Market Forecasts 2012 to 2018

Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the robots automate cleaning functions in the home making it easier for working people and older people to keep a nice home.

The automated process revolution in business process and communications is being extended to home cleaning robots. Household robot market driving forces are aspects of automated process applied to the home for achieving better use of time, creating more time for people. Using robots to replace manual cleaning is a compelling shift in managing a household. Robots for cleaning are very useful.

Robots automating cleaning systems give a chance to run the vacuum every day and keep the home cleaner while at the same time leaving more time for leisure activities. Innovation is the result of ongoing performance improvement in the areas of product development and customer support. Markets have increasing competition. Products from market leading vendors continue to compete favorably. New products and enhancements provide ease of use. Better batteries let products run for longer periods.

The principal competitive factors in the market for cleaning robots include performance, cost of purchase, length batteries work, and total cost of system operation. The cost of unit maintenance and support is a competitive aspect. Products compete based on ease of use, integration with existing equipment, quality, reliability, customer support, brand, and reputation.

Recent robotics related innovations mean demand for robots is from a broader part of the potential customer base. Use of robots for cleaning is becoming more accepted. Products are becoming more WinterGreen Research announces that it has published a new study Cleaning Robot Market Shares, Strategy, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012 to 2018. The 2012 study has 418 pages, 156 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the robots automate cleaning functions in the home making it easier for working people and older people to keep a nice home.

The automated process revolution in business process and communications is being extended to home cleaning robots. Household robot market driving forces are aspects of automated process applied to the home for achieving better use of time, creating more time for people. Using robots to replace manual cleaning is a compelling shift in managing a household. Robots for cleaning are very useful.

Robots automating cleaning systems give a chance to run the vacuum every day and keep the home cleaner while at the same time leaving more time for leisure activities. Innovation is the result of ongoing performance improvement in the areas of product development and customer support. Markets have increasing competition. Products from market leading vendors continue to compete favorably. New products and enhancements provide ease of use. Better batteries let products run for longer periods.

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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include:

• Cleaning Robot Market Executive Summary
• Cleaning Robots Market Description and Market Dynamics
• Cleaning Robot Market Shares and Forecasts
• Cleaning Robots Product Description 
• Cleaning Robots Technology
• Cleaning Robots Company Profiles
• List of Tables and Figures