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Press Release: "Use of Harvested Organs Key to the Success of Global Transplant

Started by Clark, May 14, 2015, 11:48:38 AM

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http://www.itbusinessnet.com/article/Use-of-Harvested-Organs-Key-to-the-Success-of-Global-Transplant-Market-3887154


Use of Harvested Organs Key to the Success of Global Transplant Market


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The global market for transplantation products, devices and pharmaceuticals, through 2020 is expected to reach $64.4 billion by 2015 and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% through 2020.


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In the U.S., there were nearly 29,000 organ transplants in 2014. Kidneys and livers accounted for an estimated 61% of those organs transplanted in 2014. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. surgeons accomplished nearly 30% of the organ transplants in 2014.


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