Medical Technology category: 1603 books
Emerging Nanotechnologies in Immunology
The Design, Applications and Toxicology of Nanopharmaceuticals and Nanovaccines
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2018
Emerging Nanotechnologies in Immunology aims to deliver a systematic and comprehensive review of data concerning the nature of interaction and nano-related risks between the nanophamaceuticals currently in the pipeline of S&T development for skin, ocular, and nasal drug delivery, including absorption,...
Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy
From Chemotherapeutic to Hyperthermia-Based Therapy
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
This Brief focuses on the cancer therapy available till date, from conventional drug delivery to nanomedicine in clinical trial. In addition, it reports on future generation based nanotherapeutics and cancer theranostic agent for effective therapeutic diagnosis and treatment. Breast cancer was chosen...
by Oscar González, Belkisyolé de Noya, Lucy J. Robertson
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that is traditionally considered as exclusively vectorborne, but can be foodborne, and may lead to outbreaks of Chagas disease in consumers. The characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi and the clinical effects of the disease...
by Simona Mura, Patrick Couvreur
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2016
The application of nanotechnology in the biomedical field, known as nanomedicine, has gained much interest in the recent past as a versatile strategy for selective drug delivery and diagnostic purposes. The nanotheranostic approach, which aims to combi
by Tao Feng, Yanli Zhao
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2016
This brief summarizes different types of organic and inorganic nanomaterials for drug delivery in cancer therapy. It highlights that precisely designed nanomaterials will be the next-generation therapeutic agents for cancer treatment.
by Yu Chen
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2015
This thesis reports on essential advances in the design, synthesis and biomedical applications of multifunctional Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs). It provides several examples of multifunctional MSN-based drug delivery nanosystems and demonstrates successful synergistic cancer therapies combining...
Microsystems for Enhanced Control of Cell Behavior
Fundamentals, Design and Manufacturing Strategies, Applications and Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2016
This handbook focuses on the entire development process of biomedical microsystems that promote special interactions with cells. Fundamentals of cell biology and mechanobiology are described as necessary preparatory input for design tasks. Advanced design, simulation, and micro/nanomanufacturing resources,...
Cardiac Cell Culture Technologies
Microfluidic and On-Chip Systems
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
This book provides an introduction to the biological background of heart functioning and analyzes the various materials and technologies used for the development of microfluidic systems dedicated to cell culture, with an emphasis on cardiac cells. The authors describe the characterization of microfluidic...
by Marco Viceconti
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Integrative approaches to biomedical research promise to advance our understanding of the human body and physiopathology of diseases. In this book, the author focuses on the skeletal system, demonstrating how multiscale modeling can determine the relationship between bone mechanics and disease. Introductory...
Hazardous Substances and Human Health
Exposure, Impact and External Cost Assessment at the European Scale
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2006
There is widespread public concern about hazardous chemicals that are contained in air, soil, water and food. Policy has therefore adopted a series of laws and regulations concerning emissions into and concentration levels in different media including food. As policy makers do not only have to consider...
by Alkis Constantinides, Stanley Dunn, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2005
Numerical Modeling in Biomedical Engineering brings together the integrative set of computational problem solving tools important to biomedical engineers. Through the use of comprehensive homework exercises, relevant examples and extensive case studies, this book integrates principles and techniques...
Translating Molecules into Medicines
Cross-Functional Integration at the Drug Discovery-Development Interface
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2017
Tackling translational medicine with a focus on the drug discovery development-interface, this book integrates approaches and tactics from multiple disciplines, rather than just the pharmaceutical aspect of the field. The authors of each chapter address the paradox between the molecular understanding...
Telemedicine Technologies
Big Data, Deep Learning, Robotics, Mobile and Remote Applications for Global Healthcare
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2019
Telemedicine Technologies: Big Data, Deep Learning, Robotics, Mobile and Remote Applications for Global Healthcare illustrates the innovative concepts, methodologies and frameworks that will increase the feasibility of the existing telemedicine system. The book also focuses on showcasing prototypes...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2017
This book covers the broad field of cellular, molecular, preclinical, and clinical imaging either associated with or combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT). It showcases how this approach is used clinically for cancer, infections, and diseases characterized by unwanted tissue such as atherosclerosis...