Abstract
Nanosciences and nanotechnology are transforming a wide array of products and services that have the potential to enhance the practice of medicine and improve public health. But there are a number of health, safety and environmental issues to be addressed. This review summarizes some basic facts about nanotechnology and cites examples of its application to medicine and public health.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1985-1988 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the National Medical Association |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - Dec 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nanomedicine
- Nanotechnology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine