The Emerging Nanomedicine Prospect

The nanomedicine revolution: part 1: emerging concepts.

Nanoparticles may soon be used to transport diagnostic and therapeutic drugs to targeted sites not normally accessible, thereby improving treatment and reducing costs. Further research is still needed to establish the efficacy and safety of these nanomaterials.

Emerging Issues in Nanomedicine and Ethics

Nanomedicine as an emerging approach against intracellular pathogens

Diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS are caused by intracellular pathogens and are a major burden to the global medical community. Conventional treatments for these diseases typically consist of long-term therapy with a combination of drugs, which may lead to side effects and contribute to low patient compliance. The pathogens reside within intracellular compartments of the ce...

Shape-specific polymeric nanomedicine: emerging opportunities and challenges.

Size and shape are fundamental properties of micro/nanoparticles that are critically important for nanomedicine applications. Extensive studies have revealed the effect of particle size on spherical particles with respect to circulation, extravasation and distribution in vivo. In contrast, the importance of particle shape has only recently begun to emerge. For example, cylindrically-shaped filo...

NANOMEDICINE

Since its original conception in 1959, by Nobel physicist Richard P Feynman, the notion of nanotechnology and its potential ramifications have not only created fascination,but also intense scientific efforts and scrutiny. One of the most promising applications of nanotechnology is in the context of medic...