the largest share in 2016. It is also expected to be the fastest growing application segment in the cartilage repair and regeneration market. The large share and high growth of this segment can be attributed to the high prevalence of cartilage damage in hyaline cartilage.

Based on geography, the report divides the market into North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In 2016, North America holds the major share in the market. However, the Asia-Pacific region is slated to witness the highest growth in the forecasted period. The growth of the Asia-Pacific market is driven by improving healthcare facilities, rising awareness, increasing prevalence of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, and increasing government initiatives in this region.

The report finally covers the competitive analysis of the key market players, in terms of their market shareCuba send powerful World Baseball Classic message

Reuters

Fri, Mar 08, 2013 - Page 20

Cuba sent a powerful message in the World Baseball Classic by beating Japan 6-3 on Wednesday with a long-ball display to close round-robin play in Asia as the only unbeaten team.

Yasmany Tomas opened the scoring with a long home run in the third inning and Alfredo Despaigne connected for a three-run blast in the eighth for Cuba, who clinched top seeding from Pool A in their showdown against the two-time defending champions.

Cuba, like Japan, were already assured of advancing to the second round in Tokyo after posting a 2-0 record, but the win was important to the Cubans, who lost to Japan in the 2006 final and twice to them during the second round in 2009.

“Tonight’s