Current environment: near-term industry outlook remains favorable

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The growth of medical device industry and its sales are discussed. The year 2005 has been profitable for the industry and the future outlook appears to be positively skewed. While cost maintenance and pricing have been two issue, which have influenced the sector largely, overall the performance has been good. The battle between Boston Scientific and Johnson and Johnson for acquiring Guidant Corp. for also discussed.

Sales & consumption, Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Growth, Johnson & Johnson, JNJ, Boston Scientific Corp., Company growth, Industry sales and revenue, Guidant Corp., GDT, Industry overview

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Improved federal budget outlook, but long-term pressures remain

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The trends witnessed in healthcare products and supplies industry in the first half of 2005 are discussed and trends for the second half of 2005 and subsequent period are forecasted. The merger of Johnson & Johnson with Guidant is discussed. Other issues like silicone breast implants in United States and the approvals granted by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2005 are also discussed.

Government regulation, Licensing, certification and accreditation, 2005 AD

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Low- and high-tech devices for global market

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The trends in medical devices and products industry during 2004 are discussed. The global market for the low and high-tech medical devices manufactured in United States is also discussed.

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