Overview
Discusses the use of nanoparticles in the field of medicine and in sub-disciplines such as cancer therapy, dentistry, and dermatology.
Describes the pros and cons of nanoparticle applications in medicine
Includes ample illustrations
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About this book
This book describes the medical applications of inorganic nanoparticles. Nanomedicine is a relatively advanced field, which enhances the treatment of various diseases, offering new options for overcoming the problems associated with the use of conventional medicines. Discussing the toxicological and safety aspects associated with medical applications of nanoparticles, the book presents the latest research on topics such as emerging nanomaterials for cancer therapy, applications of nanoparticles in dentistry, and fluoride nanoparticles for biomedical applications, and also includes chapters on the use of nanoparticles such as silver and gold.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Shukla has successfully completed research projects in the area of electron spin resonance, funded by the University Grants Commission, India’s main higher education body. He has presented his research at various international events in countries including the USA, UK, Germany, Spain, and Russia. He has published a number of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and has edited numerous volumes. He has delivered several invited lectures on characterization techniques at national and international conferences and workshops. He also reviews manuscripts for a number of international journals.
He has received many scholarships and fellowships, including a National Scholarship; Government of U. P. Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship; and research fellowships from the Council of Science & Tech., Lucknow; Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi; and the Indian National Science Academy-Bilateral Exchange Fellowship.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Nanoparticles in Medicine
Editors: Ashutosh Kumar Shukla
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8954-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8953-5Published: 25 September 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8956-6Published: 25 September 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8954-2Published: 31 August 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 220
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 41 illustrations in colour
Topics: Internal Medicine