Nanotechnology and nanomedicine: a primer.
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.
Walker
Bailus
B
Department of Community and Family Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC 20059, USA. bwalker@howard.edu
Mouton
Charles P
CP
D006801:Humans; D050997:Nanomedicine; D036103:Nanotechnology