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