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With conventional corticosteroid treatment being effective in only 50-60% of patients, development of new treatment options is necessary to cover the unmet needs of the uveitis market. The market is currently dominated by corticosteroid treatment options and off-label immunosuppressive and biologic drugs. Although anterior uveitis patients constitute the major share of patients, except one, all the new treatments in late stage clinical development target the intermediate, posterior and pan uveitis patient segment. Drugs capable of permanently inhibiting ocular inflammation as well as offering an improved safety profile will have a significant impact on the uveitis market.

Although the maturity of the UK ready meals market has resulted in static growth in terms of sales value between 2007 and 2012, it is forecasted to grow significantly at a CAGR of 4.7%, between 2012 and 2017. In recent years, much attention has been paid to cooking becoming more common among men: it is no longer viewed as a chore and is more often considered as a life-skill akin to having a successful career, one that can enhance a person's image. However, while this is indeed true to an extent, UK males are still more reliant on ready meals than women. Despite social shifts, and a dominant media presence that has overstated their impact, women are still typically more likely to take on traditional roles within the family home, such as looking after the dietary habits of children and cooking.

An analysis of defense business along with industry sentiments globally on the latest economic and customer issues, and their impact on investment decisions reveal growth prospects within the defense industry. Change in supplier prices of various products, are likely to influence the growth prospects of the defence industry over the next six months. Economic conditions are expected to be more favorable in Africa and Australasia in Q1 2014 compared to Q4 2013. A decrease in buyers' confidence and uneven market conditions in North America remain key concerns for executives operating in Asia-Pacific region.