Book Overview
This book comprehensively covers a broad range of therapeutic and
diagnostic applications of nanotechnology and explains these fields in
such a way as to keep the reader’s interest with descriptions of
cutting-edge discoveries along with historical perspectives. The text is
devoted to the basic principles of nanotechnology, focusing on
nanomaterials and nanoparticles, as with respect to the whole of
nanoscience, these sectors hold the most promise for the future of
medicine. The book progresses rapidly to focus on nanomedicine as it
applies to current and future society.
The scientific field of nanotechnology is rapidly evolving and will soon
significantly impact virtually every aspect of our lives. While its
greatest effect has been on the materials, semiconductor, and
instrumentation industries, nanotechnology’s promise in bettering the
health of human beings is showing significant signs of maturation. This
book comprehensively addresses the latest findings and discoveries in
the area of nanomedicine. It initially covers the evolution of
nanotechnology in general from a historical perspective followed by
detailed focusing on all the major areas of medicine for which
nanotechnology has the potential to make a transformational impact.
This is backed up by a thorough review of published research
representing some of the most exciting findings in medical science
today. Major areas of concentration include, but are not limited to,
targeted nanoparticles for cancer treatment, clinical neuroscience,
nanofibers for tissue engineering, nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery,
and diagnostics. The text finishes with a look into the future with a
chapter dedicated to intriguing possibilities in nanomedicine backed up
by real data and research. In addition, an entire chapter is dedicated
to worldwide governmental regulatory impact on nanomedicine.
There is a dearth of introductory material tailored specifically for
students in the area of nanomedicine. While a number of comprehensive
books exist outlining the promise of the nanosciences as they apply to
medical applications, including most recent advances in medical
research, these texts fail to properly introduce the student to
nanoscience and nanotechnology as it applies first to biology and
subsequently to potential therapeutics and diagnostics applications.
This book comprehensively covers a broad range of therapeutic and
diagnostic applications of nanotechnology and explains these fields in
such a way as to keep the reader’s interest with descriptions of
cutting-edge discoveries along with historical perspectives. The text is
devoted to the basic principles of nanotechnology, focusing on
nanomaterials and nanoparticles, as with respect to the whole of
nanoscience, these sectors hold the most promise for the future of
medicine. The book progresses rapidly to focus on nanomedicine as it
applies to current and future society.
