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Thin Film Battery Market – Increasing Demand For Wearable Devices Propells Growth

In common parlance, thin film battery can be defined as any battery which is comparatively thinner as compared to other typical batteries. In thin film batteries, instead of liquid based Li-ion batteries, solid-state electrolyte is used. These electrolytes greatly improve the performance of a battery and its ability to function over a wide temperature range makes its appropriate for use for various applications. The various advantages associated with the use of thin film battery in electronics include lower cost potentially, smaller footprint, less weight and higher energy density. Moreover, thin film batteries have a flat shape and thus enabling the developers to have an option of fitting in a battery according to their plans.

Thin film battery market is expected to grow as a result of various factors such as increasing application of thin film battery in smartphones and phablets coupled with its use in sensor networks. Internet of things in this regard has contributed a great deal for the growth of the market. The increasing demand for wearable devices like such as smart watches and health tracker among others has further propelled the demand for thin film batteries. These devices make use of small batteries as it enables the manufacturers to design them within a manageable size. This factor further enables the manufacturers to focus upon the product development. These kind of batteries can also fit in a vest or a shoe and thus enabling the functionality of wearable electronic. Moreover, the ability of thin film batteries to perform better as compared to other kind of batteries makes its adoption even more common. Furthermore, smart computing is another important factor contributing to the growth of the thin film battery as these devices require inexpensive, reliable and smaller batteries that also provide better battery backup. As a result of its reduced size, these batteries provide unique solutions a wide range of power source problems.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices is another area of application where thin film batteries finds immense application as RFID technology is widely used across various businesses to keep a check on the tracking of shipments. Thin film batteries are also finding application in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) devices and drug patches. In both the mentioned applications, the devices are required to have the power source built in order to it becoming bulkier. These factors in combination are expected to contribute to the growth of the thin film battery market positively during the forecast period from 2016 to 2024.

However, despite the end number of benefits associated with thin film batteries, there are restraints present. One of the noticeable challenges being faced by the thin film batteries includes the shorter operational life as compared to a typical battery. Balancing between the the current rate, the battery capacity and the battery volume is another challenge faced by this battery.

Based on technology, the thin film battery market can be segmented into four categories; Thin-film lithium, Thin-film lithium polymer, Zinc based thin-film, solid state, advanced lithium-ion, laminar fuel cells, stretchable, transparent and others. The application segments of the thin film battery market will include mart cards and RFID, WSNs, smart wearables, electronic textiles, Internet of Things, smart packaging interactive media, toys, medical applications, portable electronics among others.

Geographically, the thin film battery market has been categorized into five regions; North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America.

Some of the key players operating in the photovoltaic device market are Solicore, Blue Spark Technologies, ITN Energy Systems, FlexeI, Samsung SDI, BrightVolt. Front Edge Technology, Imprint Energy, Rocket Electric, Prelonic, Jenax, Cymbet, STMicroelectronics and NEC among others.

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Facts on Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an ear condition which can affect people at any age.

In this article:

What is labyrinthitis?

Causes

Treatments

Symptoms

Effect on your life

What is labyrinthitis?
The labyrinth is a delicate structure deep inside your inner ear. It is a maze of fluid-filled channels that are responsible for controlling both your hearing and your balance. If the labyrinth becomes infected, labyrinthitis can develop. This affects your balance and can even feel like acute vertigo.

Symptoms
Labyrinthitis symptoms can include dizziness, a feeling of spinning, loss of balance, nausea, vomiting, a ringing in your ears (tinnitus) and in some cases deafness.

Causes
Most cases of labyrinthitis are caused by viral infection: the body receives irregular and mixed-up messages about its position when the balance mechanisms within your inner ear are infected. Labyrinthitis can also occur due to a bacterial infection, and also after a heavy cold, the flu or mumps.

Effect on your life
Although labyrinthitis is rare in children, the condition can affect people of any age.

When labyrinthitis occurs you will feel dizzy and sick. Initially, to avoid falling, it is best to rest in bed. Once you are up and about again, you should avoid driving, working at heights or operating machinery until your symptoms end.

Treatments
Your GP may prescribe you medicine to reduce your dizziness (vestibular suppressants) and anti-sickness medicine (anti-emetics) if you are feeling sick.

To avoid becoming dehydrated, drink plenty of liquids little and often.

To minimise feelings of vertigo and dizziness it is best to avoid chocolate, coffee and alcohol. You are also advised to refrain from smoking and to avoid bright lights.

The symptoms usually last between one and three weeks, after which you should make a full recovery.

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Oncology Conference 2020

Chemotherapy endures as the initial therapy for cancer, nevertheless, the utilization of immune-based treatments proceeds to increase. Oncologists frequently will favor immunotherapy, which utilizes the immune system of the body to combat metastasis, as a therapy alternative for some subjects. Immunotherapy is a customized therapy alternative that can be more efficient and less lethal than chemotherapy. This is an especially encouraging improvement for higher-risk subjects that speakers at the upcoming Oncology Australia conference will explore in detail.

Liquid Biopsy

The liquid biopsy production industry erupted only a few years ago, not to anyone’s shock given the market is supposed to be valued at over two billion dollars yearly by the year 2022. The hope is that ultimately, we should be capable of diagnosing malignancy with a mere blood analysis, much quicker, more economically and even more precisely than can be done right now. Studies have proposed we could also apply these analyses to observe the reaction of neoplasm’s to malignancy therapy and if and when the neoplasm retorts. Nevertheless, the sheer number of experimentation articles, exhibitions at top conventions and report statements by all the numerous organizations presently engaged in advancing these technologies can result in it becoming quite baffling to estimate exactly what is transpiring. Back in 2018, a few of the most prevalent liquid biopsy analyses on the market had their effectiveness called into inquiry with numerous researchers from top universities and oncological research centers insinuating that these analyses yielded inconsistent outcomes with identical subject specimens. This claim was later disputed by spokespeople from these organizations.