LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--By 2017 the kidney stone management devices market is expected to be worth more than $741 million, according to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com. Incidence of kidney stones, also known as urolithiasis, is on the up, and the world’s ageing population is also encouraging sector growth.
Kidney Stone Management Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report
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Kidney stones disease – also known as Renal Lithiasis, Urolithiasis or Nephrolithiasis – is one of the most painful urological conditions afflicting the urinary tract, and also one of the most common. The following types of kidney stones are examined within the report: Oxalate, Phosphate, Uric Acid & Urate, Cystine and Rare/Uncommon Stone Types
Kidney stones are common in individuals living in hot, dry countries and it is thought that global warming will trigger more cases and subsequent demand for kidney stone management devices in future. A rise in the number of patients suffering with hypertension and diabetes is driving demand, as are lifestyle factors which contribute to rising obesity levels. All of these conditions heighten the potential for developing kidney stones.
Japan is the largest market for kidney stone management devices, trailed by Europe and the US. These more mature markets are growing slowly compared with the forecast 4.44% CAGR increase in Asia Pacific.
The 283 page August 2011 report thoroughly examines the kidney stone management devices market, including forecast data to 2017 for the following geographic regions: US, Japan, Europe, France, Germany, Rest of Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle-East.
Key players in the kidney stone management devices market include: Boston Scientific Corporation, Bard Medical Division, Cook Medical, DirexGroup, Dornier MedTech, EDAP TMS SA, Electro Medical Systems (EMS) SA, Lumenis Ltd., New Star Lasers, Inc., Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Richard Wolf GmbH, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Storz Medical AG and United Medical Systems, Inc. Each company is analysed at length within the kidney stone management devices market research report.