Contents:

- Executive Summary -- Introduction --- Clinical Overview of Laser Systems --- Types of Lasers Used in Medical Practice --- Overview of the Medical Lasers Industry -- Scope and Methodology --- Scope --- Methodology - Lasers for Diagnostic and Imaging Applications -- Technology Primer --- An Overview --- Applications -- Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies; Academic and Government-Related Institutions --- CT Laser Mammography for Improved Diagnosis of Breast Cancer--USA --- Laser Speckle Imaging To Help Identify Atherosclerotic Plaques--USA --- Sealed Fiberoptic Laser Technology for High-Resolution Diagnostic Images--USA --- Laser Photoacoustic Imaging for Diagnosis of Diseases--UK --- Optical Coherence Imaging with Laser Light--USA --- Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to Spot Cancer--USA - Ophthalmic Laser Systems -- Technology Primer --- Overview of Ophthalmic Lasers --- Applications -- Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies; Academic and Government-Related Institutions --- Innovative Solid-State Photocoagulator and Coaxial Multicolor Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope--Israel --- Versatile Photocoagulator with Smart Features--USA --- Laser Assisted Cornea Transplant Surgery--USA --- Gold Micro-Shunt Laser Device to Lower Intraocular Pressure--USA - Aesthetic Laser Technologies -- Technology Primer --- Overview of Aesthetic Lasers --- Applications -- Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies; Academic and Government-Related Institutions --- Laser Utilizes Fractional Photothermolysis Technology for Treatment of Skin Conditions--USA --- Next-Generation Intense Pulsed Light Technology Laser for Aesthetic Applications--USA --- Laser Combines Radio Frequency Energy with Vacuum for Treatment of Wrinkles--Israel --- LaserDermology Procedure for Improved Appearance of Cellulite--USA - Dental Lasers -- Technology Primer --- Overview of Dental Lasers --- Applications --- Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies; Academic and Government-Related Institutions --- Dual Wavelength Laser for Hard and Soft Tissue Dental Procedures--Israel --- Laser Periodontal Therapy for Various Oral-Pharyngeal Conditions--USA --- Novel Hydrokinetic Technology for Dental Applications--USA - Lasers for Other Medical Applications -- Technology Primer --- Overview --- Applications -- Noteworthy Innovations at Key Companies; Academic and Government-Related Institutions --- Greenlight Laser System for Treatment of BHP--USA --- Laser-Based Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation--USA --- Low Level Laser Light for Monitoring Brain Oxygen Levels--USA --- Laser Therapy for Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia--USA - Technology Adoption Factor Analysis and Commercial Landscape -- Technology Accelerators and Roadblocks --- Accelerators --- Roadblocks -- Technology Analysis --- Industry Trends --- Regulatory Aspects - Database of Key Industry Participants and Selected Patents -- Key Industry Partcipants --- Companies and Organizations --- Universities and Academia -- Selected Patents --- Important Patents I --- Important Patents II - Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science and Technology Awards -- Excellence in Technology Award --- Award Description --- Award Recipient -- Technology Innovation Award --- Award Description --- Award Recipient - Critical Reference Tables -- Healthcare and R&D Expenditure --- Government Healthcare Expenditure --- Private Healthcare Expenditure --- Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure -- Disease Prevalence and Incidence --- Glaucoma Prevalence --- Cataract Blindness Incidence --- Cataract Surgeries Performed --- Cancer Incidence