Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine

Considering the fluid nature of nano breakthroughs-and the delicate balance between benefits and consequences as they apply to medicine-readers at all levels require a practical, understandable base of information about these developments to take greatest advantage of them. Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine meets that need by introducing non-experts to nanomedicine and its evolving organizational infrastructure. This practical reference investigates the impact of nanotechnology on applications in medicine and biomedical sciences, and the broader societal and economic effects. Eschewing technological details, it focuses on enhancing awareness of the business, regulatory, and administrative aspects of medical applications. It gives readers a critical, balanced, and realistic evaluation of existing nanomedicine developments and future prospects-an ideal foundation upon which to plan and make decisions. Covers the use of nanotechnology in medical applications including imaging, diagnosis and monitoring, drug delivery systems, surgery, tissue regeneration, and prosthetics Part of the Perspectives in Nanotechnology series-which contains broader coverage of the societal implications of nanotechnology-this book can be used as a standalone reference. Organized by historical perspective, current status, and future prospects, this powerful book: - Explores background, definitions and terms, and recent trends and forces in nanomedicine - Surveys the landscape of nanomedicine in government, academia, and the private sector - Reviews projected future directions, capabilities, sustainability, and equity of nanomedicine, and choices to be made regarding its use - Includes graphical illustrations, references, and keywords to reinforce concepts and aid further research In its assessment of alternative and sometimes conflicting concepts proposed for the application of nanotechnology to medicine, this book surveys major initiatives and the work of leading labs and innovators. It uses informative examples and case summaries to illustrate proven accomplishments and imagined possibilities in research and development.

Tibbals, Harry F.

Part I: Perspectives Nanomedicine: Scientific Basis and Societal Implications. Historical Perspectives and Technological Breakthroughs. Emerging National and Global Nanomedicine Initiatives. Part II: Beginnings of Medical Nanotechnology Nanomedicine: Proposals and Promise. Medication: Nanoparticles for Imaging and Drug Delivery. Intervention: Nanotechnology in Reconstructive Intervention and Surgery. Regeneration: Nanomaterials for Tissue Regeneration. Restoration: Nanotechnology in Tissue Replacement and Prosthetics. Diagnosis: Nanosensors in Diagnosis and Medical Monitoring. Part III Future Directions and Transformations Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis: Integrated Biomolecular Nanoscience. Challenging Boundaries: Life and Material, Self and Environment. Sustainability and Future Choices for Societies.