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PET-CT Scanner devices are highly advanced devices that help
physicians make a correct diagnosis of the disease earlier, reducing
unnecessary suffering to patients. They are widely used in a number of
applications in the healthcare industry.
One such medical application is in the field of diagnosing certain
diseases, wherein the scanning of the body tissues, the positron emission
tomography or PET-CT is used as a diagnostic tool. By using the ionization
technique, scientists are able to locate and map the location of the
abnormalities in a patient's body. This technology is a boon to mankind as it
has helped in reducing the number of deaths caused by various diseases due to their
early detection.
The growing prevalence of cancer, HIV, and cardiovascular disease
is driving the PET-CT
scanner device market growth. Out of these chronic diseases, cancer held
the highest share in the market. According to the World Health Organization,
cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is responsible for an
estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to
cancer. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, an
estimated 36,400 new HIV infections occurred in the United States in 2018. The
rise in the geriatric population is increasing the prevalence of such chronic
diseases which is again contributing to the PET-CT scanner device market growth.
North America is expected to gain significant growth over the
forecast period and this is attributed to the strong presence of the healthcare
industry coupled with the rise in the research &development investment by
companies for developing novel devices. Moreover, the high presence of the
geriatric population in the region is again anticipated to augment market
growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S.
residents 65 years and older in the 2010 Census and more than 54 million on
July 1, 2019.
Key Developments:
1. In October
2018, Siemens Healthineers has announced the launch of its RT Pro edition for
Biograph Vision PET/CT scanner and MAGNETOM Sola 1.5 Tesla MRI machine to help
with radiation therapy planning.
2. In November
2019, Canon Medical has released a new high-end digital PET/CT scanner at the
upcoming RSNA conference in Chicago. The Cartesion Prime Digital PET/CT
combines Canon’s Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner and the SiPM (silicon
photomultiplier) PET detector, providing high-resolution imaging and easy
operator control.
3. In December
2019, Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. (Tustin, CA, USA) has introduced two new
wireless detectors, CXDI-702C and CXDI-402C, at the 2019 RSNA Annual Meeting
held December 1–6 in Chicago, USA.
4. In February
2020, HCG has introduced the first digital PET CT scanner in Karnataka, for
high precision diagnosis in cancer.
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