The Clinical Nanomedicine Handbook
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Features
- Organizes content by medical specialty
- Covers the latest clinical applications and research
- Features contributions from medical experts in the field
- Increases the practical nanotechnology literacy of health care providers
Summary
This is the first clinically oriented, high quality, comprehensive volume detailing the latest major worldwide developments in nanomedicine. Outlined by specialty area, this book highlights major advances in medical applications of nanotechnology in a way that is structurally, linguistically, and logically aligned with today's practicing clinicians, medical researchers, and scientists. The book integrates current research, translational applications, and future projections to provide a comprehensive roadmap of the state of the science. Topics covered include radiology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, dermatology, medical genetics, dentistry, and neurology.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
Orthopaedics
Prostheses, synthetic nanomaterials
Nanohydroxyapatite
Scaffolds for bone regeneration
Radiology
MRI
Ultrasound
Cardiology
Chip-based diagnostics
Anti-biofouling materials for stents
Detection of cardiovascular markers, blood coagulation disorders, etc.
Oncology
Targeted drug delivery
Imaging
Point of care diagnostics
Magnetic nanoparticles
Ophthalmology
Retinal implants
Magnetic nanoparticles
Ocular drug delivery
Otolaryngology
Cochlear implants
Surgery
Transplantation medicine
Surgical robots and instruments
Other nano devices
Nano-enabled optics
Dermatology
Cosmetics
Anti-aging products
Tissue engineering
Neurology
Targeted drug delivery
Imaging
Drug delivery (CNS)
Nanowires for monitoring brain activity
Nanoneurosurgery
Pain therapeutics
Preventive Medicine & Public Health
Infectious disease
Sanitation and filtration
Environmental remediation
Nutrition
Biodefense
Medical Genetics
DNA detection and sequencing
Gene therapy
Pharmacology
Targeted drug delivery
Drug encapsulation
Gene therapy
Transdermal delivery
Dentistry
Materials
Oral hygiene
Implants, prosthetics
Drug delivery
Other Promising Directions
Detection and labeling technologies
High-throughput arrays
Wound healing
Pulmonary drug delivery
Diabetes management
Conclusions & Future Directions
Author Bio(s)
Sara Brenner is the Assistant Vice-President for Nano Health Initiatives and Assistant Professor of Nanobioscience at the University Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, New York.
