Name: Nanomedicine Breakthroughs
SKU: 64778241
Price: 283.00 ZAR
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Author: Pat McCaw
ISBN: 9798887703558

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U

Author

Pat McCaw

Year

2025

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.8x17.7 cm

ISBN13

9798887703558

Nanomedicine Breakthroughs

Pat Mccaw (Author) · Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U · Paperback

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Synopsis "Nanomedicine Breakthroughs"

The latest breakthroughs in nanomedicine from microscopic medicine to cancer-fighting electron beams

Tiny tech, big impact—discover how nanomedicine is transforming the future of health.

Part of the Edge of Medicine series from Mayo Clinic Press Kids, Nanomedicine Breakthroughs introduces readers to the fascinating world of medicine at the molecular level. With real-world applications and expert insights from scientists, this book explores how nanoparticles—smaller than a single cell—are revolutionizing the way we diagnose, treat, and even prevent disease.

Readers will discover how nanoparticles are used to: Diagnose diseases like Alzheimer’s using biomarkers. Deliver medication directly to hard-to-reach areas like the brain or inside tumors. Improve cancer treatments by reducing side effects and protecting healthy cells. Boost immunity, including how they helped deliver the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Regrow bone and blood cells through regenerative medicine. Prevent organ rejection in transplants and improve eye treatments. Nanomedicine Breakthroughs was created collaboration with Santanu Bhattacharya, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher who designs gold nanoparticles to deliver cancer-fighting drugs directly to pancreatic tumors, and Sean Park, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic scientist who uses nanoparticles to enhance radiation therapy and develop new treatments that minimize side effects—especially for children with cancer.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.