09.01.11
A small number of products for specific diseases have been introduced over the years, but companies have only recently started to focus on the specific nutritional requirements of patients with different diseases in depth. A new report from Business Insights examines the potential of this burgeoning market by identifying areas of unmet need and the companies looking to cater to this demand with new product development. The growing aging population and the fact that healthcare systems across the globe are under financial pressure are driving interest in this emerging area. Research is, for example, investigating the possibility that integrating nutrition in therapeutic schedules for cancer might improve treatment outcomes. For further information: www.business-insights.com