It is not secret that India tops the list of mortalities due to cardiac arrests and diseases. The reasons obviously point out to many, and unhealthy lifestyle is one of the main ones. A healthy lifestyle is an amalgamation of a balanced diet, a fitness regime that is followed on a regular basis and addiction free. As per a leading nutritionist, though food forms a significant part of your lifestyle, it’s not just about the type of food that is consumed. A lot of things are associated with food, it’s the way the food is cooked, served, consumed as well as the time when you consume it.

Also, when anyone says oil, everyone seems to be rolling their eyes because, we feel that the real culprit of your unhealthy body is the oil. But, the fact is that oil is not bad as you would imagine it to be. It is a mix of different kinds of fats. Also, a healthy oil is a mixture of different kinds of fats. Hence, when you select your oil, it’s important that you check for a balance between the essential fats of it. Here are a few tips to help you out with selection of a healthy oil for healthy cooking –

Loaded with Mono-saturated Fats – Mono-saturated fats are good for health and hence it’s good to choose an oil that is rich in mono-saturated fats. These fats solidify when kept in the fridge and transform into liquid when at room temperature.

More of Polyunsaturated fats – Poly unsaturated fats contain Omega 3 and Omega 6, which happen to be vital for the body. We all know that omega 3 is responsible for protecting our body against inflammation, thus protecting us against diseases. Our body is not capable of producing them and hence we need it to be there in our diet. Though Omega 3 is what we need more than omega 6, precisely in a ratio of 1:2 or 1:4.

Less of Trans Fats – Trans-fat are highly harmful to the body. To say the least, its best to avoid this fat. Trans-fats are formed when poly-saturated fats are transformed into solid. These fats are leading causes of heart diseases, high cholesterol as well as cancer.

Less of Saturated Fats- Saturated fats are known to be bad fat but apparently they come under the neutral category. You can have an intake of saturated fat but in limit. They are good but not as good as mono-saturated fat. Also, the bad saturated fats are the hydrogenated saturated fats that are man-made.

Lastly, fat is bad only when it is consumed in a quantity that is more than required. So, controlling eating habits is the key to healthy body.

Transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement methods are gaining significant traction due to advances in valve therapy. Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) can be used as an alternative to open-heart surgery and is used in treating mitral valve stenosis, mitral valve prolapse, and mitral valve regurgitation.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Market Drivers

As per the American Heart Association estimates in 2017, around 19.1 million death occur annually worldwide due to various cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, as per the United Nations (UN) estimates 2017, the geriatric population in the U.S. is expected to reach over 72 million by 2022. The growth of this target population coupled with increasing risk of cardiovascular diseases is expected to drive the growth of the market.

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The global transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement devices market is expected to witness growth, owing to continuous technological advancements such as developing multiple use valves. For instance, in June 2017, Edwards Lifesciences received FDA approval for its SAPIEN 3 transcatheter prosthetic heart valve, indicated for placement within both mitral valves and aortic valves.

Increase in number of TMVR pipeline devices for treatment of mitral valve abnormalities are also expected to propel growth of TMVR market. For instance, a randomized clinical trial of Medtronic Intrepid Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System, sponsored by Medtronic Cardiovascular is ongoing for treating mitral valve regurgitation and is estimated to complete in October 2025.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Market Restraints

Stringent government regulations as well as high cost of mitral valve surgeries are major factors restraining growth of the market. For instance, according to an article published in National Chemical Biology Institute (NCBI), in September 2015, mean cost of TMVR surgery was US$ 42,806. According to Times of India March 2012, the cost of TMVR procedure in India was US$ 29,350 which include the estimated cost of valve US$ 21,500.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Market – Regional Analysis

On the basis of region, the transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

North America is projected to dominate transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement market, owing to high prevalence of cardiac disease. For instance, in the U.S., heart disease is a leading cause of death, accounting for around 375,000 deaths annually. According to ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research 2016, Mitral regurgitation is the most frequent valve disease in the U.S. affecting nearly 1 in 10 people of 75 years or older.

Asia Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth, owing expansions of manufacturing facilities by market players. For instance, Medtronic, Inc. in March 2011, opened new manufacturing facility in Singapore to meet increasing demand for cardiac devices in region.

Breath alcohol testing devices – often referred to by one brand name, “Breathalyzer” ­– are used by policing agencies as well as companies that have drug and alcohol policies in place. Their use is almost always done in accordance with an established alcohol and drug-free workplace policy and implemented by a drug and alcohol testing service.

These “breathalyzers” operate according to the biological response to alcohol consumption: When a person consumes alcohol, it is absorbed by the body and enters the bloodstream. As the blood passes through the lungs, trace amounts of alcohol are left behind and mix with the air in the lungs.

The testing devices have a disposable mouthpiece that the test subject blows into, filling a chamber with a sample of their breath. The breath sample is then analyzed for any detectable alcohol content. This level is represented numerically, such as .080 BAC (which is the point at which a motorist can be considered under the influence and in violation of the law). BAC is an acronym that means Blood Alcohol Content or Blood Alcohol Concentration.

The breath alcohol test is usually performed twice. The lower of the two readings is then considered the accurate reading when test results are documented for possible evidence in litigation or court proceedings (as in the case of law enforcement testing drivers under the influence).

There are three main types of devices that are used: The Breathalyzer, the Intoxilyzer, and the Alco-Sensor. Each device uses a different technology to detect the evidence of recent alcohol consumption and possible intoxication.

The Breathalyzer unit has two vials in it that each contains a mixture of water, sulfuric acid, silver nitrate and potassium dichromate. When the test subject’s breath sample is mixed with the chemicals in one of the vials, it reacts to the alcohol in the breath sample and changes color. The color change in the reacted vial is then compared to the color of the unreacted vial by a photocell system within the device. The difference in the color change that is detected by the photocell system creates an electrical current that causes the needle of the device’s meter to move. There is a knob on the device that the operator then turns to move the needle backs to its starting point. The more alcohol content in the breath alcohol test sample, the more the knob must be turned to return the needle to the starting point. The level of alcohol is then read from the knob.
The Intoxilyzer uses infrared light; the ethanol alcohol molecule absorbs a specific wavelength of infrared light. This light is passed through the test sample inside the device. The light then hits a filter wheel that is specific for these wavelengths. The light passing through the filter is then detected by a photocell and converted into an electrical pulse. A microprocessor then interprets the pulses and determines the amount of light that was absorbed. This information is then calculated to determine the BAC level of the test subject.
The Alco-Sensor uses fuel-cell technology. The fuel cell inside the device has two platinum electrodes with an acid-electrolyte material between them. The alcohol in the test sample is oxidized by the first platinum electrode and creates an electrical current that passes through a wire to the second electrode. The more alcohol in the test sample, the greater the electrical current produced. An electrical-current meter measures the level of the current, and this information is then calculated by a microprocessor to determine the BAC level of the test subject.

Inoculating turntables are small devices used for easy and even spreading of inoculum on the substrate, during culture media preparation and straining. Inoculating turntables turn around petri dish on a concentric point using ball bearings, which ensures smooth and effortless spinning for faster and more accurate inoculation. Inoculating turntables are of two types based on the mode of force used to turn the platform – hand-operated and electronic. Electronic turntables offers different rpm settings and a hand or leg operated pedal to on and off the rotations. Increasing number of end users of this product, is expected to be major factor driving the inoculation turntable market growth during the forecast period.

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Inoculating Turntables Market Dynamics

For instance, to assess drug efficacy on any bacteria or microbes, the culture media plays a vital role in bacteria production. The involvement or usage of inoculating turntable helps in dense growth of bacterial/microbial colony. Inoculating turntables are commonly used in culture in research laboratories, majorly for antiseptic and antibiotics drugs. For instance, according to Lancet Infectious Diseases Commission, 2014, the consumption of antibiotic drugs raised gradually to 36% from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, BRICS countries contributed a share of around 75.4% of the growth. Dense antibiotic drug manufacturing by culture media on inoculating turntable, is a major factor driving growth of Inoculating turntable market. Moreover, all such factors favor an opportunity-rich growth for the inoculating turntable market over the next couple of decades.

Inoculating Turntables Market Taxonomy

Based on product type, the inoculating turntables market is segmented into:

Manual/ Hand-operated

Sensor based

Based on platform size, the inoculating turntables market is segmented into:

100 mm

150 mm

Others

Based on end users, the inoculating turntables market is segmented into:

Culture laboratories

Research and Development Institutes

Clinical Research Organizations

Others

Inoculating Turntables Market – Regional Analysis

Regional segmentation of inoculating turntables market by Coherent Market Insights includes North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America inoculating turntable market held the dominant position in the year 2017 and the region is expected to retain its position over the forecast period. This is owing to rising inoculation turntable application and presence of major pharmaceutical players in the region. However, Asia Pacific inoculating turntable market is expected to exhibit strong trajectory growth. This is owing to fast developing biotechnology sectors in emerging countries such as India and China. For instance, according to India Brand Equity Foundation, 2017 report, India holds 12th position in biotech destination in the world and third position in the Asia Pacific region.