Medical Use

Authors: Sparrow, Robert
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
Abstract: The author looks at how advancements in nanotechnology are likely to impact society most in the areas of health and medicine, the balance of power between citizens and corporations, and the balance of power between citizens and gove...
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11673-009-9139-4

Authors: Weiss, Rick
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Science Progress Blog
Abstract: With the advances already happening in the use of nanotechnology in health care, and the promise of using this technology to find new ways of treating diseases like cancer, the author takes a look at the extremely slow progress bein...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.scienceprogress.org/2008/07/time-to-sweat-the-small-stuff/

Authors: Khushf, George
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nanomedicine
Abstract: The author outlines why he believes that insufficient attention has been paid to the ethical and social issues integral to nanomedicine, and after criticizing these arguments, he looks at two types of nanomedicine and the issues the...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.2217/17435889.2.4.511

Authors: Bawa, Raj
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine
Abstract: This article looks at some of the challenges that nanotechnology-enabled medicines and devices may face from their development in the laboratory to their release into the market, especially in the area of patents. Evidence from past...
Year: 2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2005.10.009

Authors: Azzazy, Hassan M.E. ; Mansour, Mai M.H. ; Kazmierczak, Steven C.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Clinical Biochemistry
Abstract: This article reviews some of the potential applications of quantum dots in medical applications such as nanodiognostics, targeted drug delivery, and photodynamic therapy. While there is a need to develop appropriate health and safet...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2007.05.018

Authors: Asiyanbola, Bolanie ; Soboyejo, Winston
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Surgical Education
Abstract: This article reviews the potential applications of nanoparticles in surgery, and reviews potential toxicity risks, current regulations and ethical considerations in the use of nanoparticles in these kinds of applications....
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.11.006

Authors: Tyshenko, Michael G.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International Journal of Nanotechnology
Abstract: The market for future therapeutics, molecular nanotechnology products, medical devices and diagnostic tools promises to be substantial. The use of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) derived tools in the fields of molecular and medical nano...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1504/IJNT.2008.016551

Authors: Pidgeon, Nick ; Harthorn, Barbara Herr ; Bryant, Karl ; Rogers-Hayden, Tee
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nature Nanotechnology
Abstract: This article reports on a public engagement experiment that sought to compare United States and United Kingdom public engagement experiments that sought to gain a better understanding of how participants perceived the risks and bene...
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1038/nnano.2008.362

Authors: Choonara, Yahya E ; Pillay, Viness ; du Toit, Lisa C
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Advanced drug delivery reviews
Abstract: The article discusses the potential for using nanomaterials to design a microbicide to help prevent the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS and the ethical hurtles that exist, including issues of intellectual property and patient rights...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2009.11.022

Authors: Guerra, Giorgia
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: NanoEthics
Abstract: In this article, the author analyzes the European Union...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1007/s11569-008-0031-1

Authors: Nano-Bio RAISE
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This briefing paper published by NanoBio-RAISE summarizes some of the main ethical and societal issues raised by the development and use of nanobiotechnology. It first identifies some of the current uses and development status of th...
Year: 2008
URL: http://files.nanobio-raise.org/Downloads/BPethics.pdf

Authors: Resnik, David B. ; Tinkle, Sally S
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Contemporary Clinical Trials
Abstract: Because of the lack of knowledge about the possible health risks associated with the unique physicochemical properties of nanoscale materials, the clinical trials of medical products containing nanomaterials pose some unique challen...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2006.11.001

Authors: Florczky, Stephen J.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
Abstract: This article gives a general overview of some of the main ethical issues that have been raised in recent discussions about the potential societal implications of nanotechnology. The authors discuss some of the "fears" that have infl...
Year: 2007

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Authors: European Science Foundation
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report attempts to define and survey the current state of nanomedicine research and development, assess the future impact nanomedicine may have on health care practice and society, and identify Europe...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.esf.org/index.php?eID=tx_ccdamdl_file&p[file]=4764&p[dl]=1&p[pid]=4050&p[site]=European%20Science%20Foundation&p[t]=1285255815&hash=ded323672636d047374053b31b9f10ef&l=en

Authors: European Commission
Publication Type: Journal Article
Abstract: This vision document, put out by the European Commission, seeks to lay out future research priorities for the field of nanomedicine. In particular, the areas of nanotechnology-based diagnostics (including imaging, targeted drug deli...
Year: 2005
URL: http://files.nanobio-raise.org/Downloads/etpnv.pdf

Authors: Cressey, Daniel
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nature
Abstract: The lack of understanding of the characteristics of many kinds of nanomaterials are delaying their use in medical applications. Some simple nanomedicines have been approved for use by regulating agencies in the U.S. and Europe, but ...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1038/467264b

Authors: Oberdörster, G.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Internal Medicine
Abstract: This article discusses the difficulty of accessing the toxicity of engineered nanoparticles, and points out that studies that use only extraordinary high doses must be interpreted with caution. The author discusses key concepts of n...
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2009.02187.x

Authors: Drezek, R. ; Colvin, Vicki ; Lewinski, N.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Small
Abstract: This article presents a summary of the in vitro data currently available on three classes of nanoparticles in order to help researchers begin to address their potential use as diagnostic and therapeutic tools to improve human health...
Year: 2008

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Authors: Boenink, Marianne
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: NanoEthics
Abstract: The convergence of biomedical sciences with nanotechnology, and information communication technologies has created a new way of biomedical technologies, resulting in visions of a molecular medicine. The author discusses how this ide...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.nanoarchive.org/8051/
DOI: 10.1007/s11569-009-0078-7

Authors: Eaton, Mike
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nature Materials
Abstract: Commentary on the safety and development of nanomedicine. The author describes the approval process that all medical devices and drugs (including nanomedicine) must go through before they are approved for use. While the author is re...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1038/nmat1879

Authors: Marchant, G. E.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Current Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine
Abstract: This article describes the scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in applying nanotechnology to personalized medicine,and addresses some of the policy, legal and ethical issues raised by the convergence of these two f...
Year: 2009

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Authors: Katz, Jonathan
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Industry Week
Year: 2010

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Authors: Katz, Jonathan
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Industry Week
Abstract: Nanotechnology can make things lighter, stronger or more efficient, but can it really revolutionize industries such as medicine or energy?...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.industryweek.com/articles/nanotechnology_beyond_the_hype_23017.aspx

Authors: Pautler, Michelle ; Brenner, Sara
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: International journal of nanomedicine
Abstract: As the scope of nanotechnology applications in medicine evolves, it is important to simultaneously recognize and advance contributions germane to public health. A wide range of innovations in nanomedicine stand to impact nearly ever...
Year: 2010

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Authors: McGrady, Elizabeth ; Conger, Sue ; Blanke, Sandra ; Landry, Brett J L
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of healthcare management / American College of Healthcare Executives
Abstract: This paper attempts to help decision makers become better informed about three technologies emerging in the healthcare arena by providing a basic description of the technology and describing their current applications, future health...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Emerging+technologies+in+healthcare:+navigating+risks,+evaluating...-a0239529718