Biomedical Nanotechnology

Informationen zum Autor Neelina H. Malsch Klappentext This cutting-edge work focuses on the biomedical applications of nanotechnology in three disciplines: nanodrugs and drug delivery; prostheses and implants; and diagnostics and screening technologies. In describing the nanotechnology applications associated with each! leading experts discuss recent research including their own! which involves gene therapy! cancer treatments! hip replacement coatings! cantilever biochemical sensors! and lab-on-a-chip techniques. Along with this technical discussion! Biomedical Nanotechnology presents an illuminating discourse on this technology! discussing potential and perceived risks! while also addressing the social and economic context of nanotech research. Zusammenfassung This work focuses on the biomedical applications of nanotechnology in three disciplines: nanodrugs and drug delivery; prostheses and implants; and diagnostics and screening technologies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Converging Technologies: Nanotechnology and Biomedicine. Trends in Biomedical Nanotechnology Programs Worldwide. Nanotechnology and Trends in Drug Delivery Systems with Self-Assembled Carriers. Implants and Prostheses. Diagnostics and High Throughput Screening. Nano-Enabled Components and Systems for Biodefense. Social and Economic Contexts: Making Choices in the Development of Biomedical Nanotechnology. Potential Risks and Remedies. Index.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Malsch Neelina H, H MALSCH NEELINA, Malsch H. Malsch, Neelina H. Malsch, Neelina H. (Malsch Technovaluation Malsch
• Mitarbeit: Neelina H. Malsch (Herausgeber), Neelina H. (Malsch Technovaluation Malsch (Herausgeber), Malsch Neelina H. (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 14.04.2005
• EAN: 9780824725792
• ISBN: 978-0-8247-2579-2
• Seiten: 230
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin; MEDICAL / Instruments & Supplies, Medical equipment & techniques, Medical equipment and techniques