Nanotechnology In Medicine
Nanotechnology is currently being used to help in the development of successful drug delivery system as well as in the conduct of nerve regeneration research. Principles from this field are applied to create “smart drugs” – the latest drug therapies that were discovered to cause fewer side effects to the patient. Medical researchers have also explored the possibility of using nanotechnology to detect, diagnose, and treat different forms of cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and other cardiovascular ailments.
Scientists believe that over the next years, medical developments in nanotechnology will continue to revolutionize medicine. A number of research institutions have already been working to create nanomaterials that will be used as artificial tissues as replacements for non-functional livers and kidneys. They are also studying ways on how to incorporate nanodevices in the nervous system to produce implants that will aid in the restoration of hearing and vision. Nanotechnology indeed has the potential to save many lives.