- 163 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The book is an introduction to nanomedicine informed by a philosophical reflection about the domain and recent developments. It is an overview of the field, sketching out the main areas of current investment and research. The authors present some case-studies illustrating the different areas of research (nanopharmacy, theranostics and patient monitoring) as well as reflecting on the risks that accompany it, such as unanticipated impacts on human health and environmental toxicity. This introduction to a fast-growing field in modern medical research is of great interest to researchers working in many disciplines as well as the general public. In addition to an overview of the work currently ongoing, the authors critically assess these projects from an ethical and philosophical perspective.
Key Features
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- Provides an overview of nanomedicine
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- Employs a reflective and coherent critical evaluation of the benefits and risks of nanomedicine
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- Written in an accessible manner intended for a wide audience
Related Titles
Hehenberger, M. Nanomedicine: Science, Business, and impact (ISBN 978-9-8146-1376-7).
Beg, S., et al. Nanomedicine for the treatment of Disease: From Concept to Application (ISBN 978-1-7746-3443-1)
Brenner, S. The Clinical Nanomedicine Handbook (ISBN 978-1-1380-7578-8)
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Authors
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Nanopharmacy: What Is New With the Nano?
- Chapter 3 Theranostics: Toward a New Integrative Horizon
- Chapter 4 Health Under Surveillance
- Chapter 5 Genetic Nanomedicine
- Chapter 6 Toxicology of Nanomaterials: A New Toxicology?
- Chapter 7 Organs on Chips, Miniaturization and Medical Specialties: The Different Logics of Nanomedicine
- Chapter 8 Regenerative Medicine: Mobilizing the Body’s Own Repair Mechanisms
- Chapter 9 Conclusion
- Glossary
- Index