Safety of Nanoparticles: From Manufacturing to Medical Applications

Product DescriptionIn spite of the potential use of nanomaterials as tissue engineering devices, implants, biosensors, drug delivery devices, etc., there has yet to be a compilation of the risks associated with the in vivo use of nanomaterials. There are numerous and well-known risks because of the size of nanoparticles. For example, nanoparticles can cross cell [...]

Nanomaterials and Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications

Product Description“Nanomaterials and Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications” brings together under a single cover various aspects of functional bioengineered materials and nanostructured biomaterials including commonly used implants and sustained release nanodevices. The book includes expert reviews on the advances and current problems associated with the implants and nanodevices along with their applications in medicine, pharmaceutics, cancer [...]

New research at Tel Aviv University may lay groundwork for retinal implants in people

New research at Tel Aviv University may lay groundwork for retinal implants in people Television’s Six Million Dollar Man foresaw a future when man and machine would become one. New research at Tel Aviv University is making this futuristic “vision” of bionics a reality. Read more on News-Medical-Net Share and Enjoy:

Study focuses on retinal implants

Study focuses on retinal implants TEL AVIV, Israel, March 23 (UPI) — Israeli scientists say they are researching technology that might someday result in bionic retinal implants that can restore sight to vision-impaired people. Read more on UPI Share and Enjoy:

Nanotechnology for the Regeneration of Hard and Soft Tissues

Product DescriptionNanotechnology is an emerging and exciting area in the field of implants. Numerous promising developments have been elucidated regarding the use of nanotechnology to regenerate tissues. This important book highlights the potential of nanophase materials to improve hard and soft tissue applications. In all cases, increased tissue regeneration has been observed for bone, cartilage, [...]