Neurotech trends
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Micro/nano-electromechanical systems for monitoring and stimulating neuronal activitiy and noninvasive optical imaging instruments are among the innovations helping drive developments in neurotechnology, according to a 1report by NeuroInsights. The report, which examines the state of the neurotech industry, cites neuroimaging as a key emerging trend this year. In particular, advancements are being made in using imaging to diagnose and select treatment for psychiatric illness. According to NeuroInsights, sales in the neurodiagnostics sector, which includes products like magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography devices, grew 3.7% in 2008 to $16.8 billion. Non-diagnostic neurodevice sales were up 18.6% in 2008 to $5.2 billion