
The following summarizes the report contents by section:
SECTION I: PET Market Overview
Analysis of recent sales growth, competitive challenges and future prospects for PET. Discussion of new indications for PET and effect on market growth. The topics include:
- Growth of primary applications for PET in oncology, cardiology and neurology. Effect of expanded indications on sales of FDG and PET scanner sales.
- Overview of PET scanner sales and impact of new products, particularly high throughput scanners and fast, multi-slice PET-CT systems.
SECTION II: Growth of PET Procedure Volume
Driving forces affecting growth of PET procedures. Historic and forecast PET procedure volume in oncology, cardiology and neurology, by disease group.
- Distribution of PET procedures by disease group. Forecasts of procedure volume growth in lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, colon cancer, melanoma and other cancers.
- Discussion of PET reimbursement and expanded indications in oncology. Prospects for continued growth of PET procedures.
SECTION III: Analysis of the FDG Market
- Historic and forecast sales growth of FDG by application and disease group.
- Analysis of FDG suppliers and challenges in producing and delivering FDG. Competitive prospects, pricing pressures and growth of companies supplying FDG.
SECTION IV: US and Worldwide Market for PET Scanners
- Distribution of PET sales by manufacturer; Siemens, GE, Philips and Positron Corp. Discussion of marketing strategies and future outlook.
- Product mix of fixed site and mobile scanners. Pricing trends and competitive strategies of PET manufacturers.
SECTION V: US AND Worldwide PET Sales Forecasts
- US and worldwide sales forecasts for PET scanners by type of installation including fixed site and mobile PET systems.
- Analysis of the market environment for future growth of PET, both US and internationally. Discussion of new products, technological prospects and user demand.
SECTION VI: Growth of US and Worldwide Installed Base
- US and worldwide forecasts of installed base from 2000-2010. Rationale underlying the growth of installed base in all product categories.
- Changes in market environment that may affect growth of installed base.
SECTION VII: End-User Profile
- Analysis of end-user groups and comparative requirements for PET imaging.
- Procedure mix and product utilization in hospitals and clinics. Allocation of imaging procedures and equipment by hospital bed size.
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