Market Trends of Radiation Dose Management Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Radiation Dose Management Market according to our research experts:
Computed Tomography is Expected to Register Highest CAGR in the Modality Segment
There has been an increase in radiation exposure in patients who underwent computed tomography (CT), causing burns and radiation poisoning. Due to high dose exposures, while undergoing CT scans, manufacturers are including technology for correct dose estimation for a CT procedure.
New CT equipment with dose reduction hardware and software-embedded technology reduces the risk of radiation exposure to patients. For instance, Bayer’s Radimetric Enterprise Platform automates the dose documentation with the use of Medrad Stellant CT injection system, with Certegra.
The Canon Medical Systems Aquilion One/Genesis Edition CT is able to reduce the need for multimodality exams, as it captures the image of the entire brain with a single 640-slice rotation. It also reduces the noise during the procedure, and the radiation dose is lowered by up to 82.4%. The Aquilion Precision System is the first FDA-approved ultra-high-resolution computed tomography.
Furthermore, with the rising burden of chronic diseases such as cancer, availability of advanced products and rising awareness about radiation dose management, the market is believed to grow over the forecast period.
United States is Expected to Hold the Largest Share in Over the Forecast Period
As per the report published by Harvard Medical School, it is estimated that in the United States, more than 80 million CT scans are performed, annually. The scanning procedures revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment, such as CT angiography, colonography, and dual-energy and perfusion CT.
However, there is an increasing concern on the exposure to high doses of radiation, due to risks associated with ionizing radiation. Thus, radiology departments are using low doses for CT scans. Many research centers and hospitals are using advanced state-of-art CT machines that are integrated with software and ERP's for accurate estimation of radiation doses that can be compared with reference standards. The dose tracking software calculates the average dose based on the previous CT examination doses. Owing to the aforementioned factors, the US radiation dose management market is expected to grow at a healthy rate over the forecast period.
