``Clinical research has become a major industry''
Clinical research has become a major industry and biopharmaceutical companies, hospitals, universities, industries and research centres are actively competing against each other for ``the ultimate cure'' for a whole array of diseases, Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed said.
A new study released today by the Advanced Medical Technology Association shows the medical technology industry is a strong and vibrant contributor to the US economy, responsible in 2008 for nearly 423,000 jobs, $24.6 billion in annual payroll, and almost $136 billion worth of products sold.