Nanotechnology is a trend today. Wherever you go, it is the most discussed topic, especially in the medical sector. But what is it and what are its applications in the medical sector?
What is Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology can be even defined as that part of science and technology about the control of matter and molecular scale. In general terms as the name suggests, it can be defined as the use of nanoparticles for a variety of applications.
Applications in various health-related issues
It is used for various diseases. It is the trend today and in the future also it has got a lot of scope. Some of its applications are:
CANCER:
Nanoparticles are being developed in the Oregon State University by researchers to deliver 3 anti-cancer drugs for the lymph nodes. The aim is for targeting carcinogen cells that use the lymph node for spreading throughout the body.
Nanoparticles are working on methods to combat prostate cancer at the University of Georgia. The nanoparticles are used to transport IPA-3 molecule to the carcinogen cell.
DIABETES:
The Graphene based device is developed by researchers in IBS for examining the glucose level of people who have been tested positive with diabetes.
Reasonable and convenient tests for type 1 diabetes have been created by the Standford researchers based on nanotechnology. The tests are based on handheld plasmonic microchips which can help in distinguishing between the 2 types of diabetes and based on that doctors can take necessary steps in the medication process.
HEART DISEASE:
A nanoparticle has been developed by researchers at Clemson University for Heart Diseases. The nanoparticle uses protein to join to the damaged sections of arteries.
ALZHEIMER DISEASE:
Gold nanoparticles can be used for detecting the early-stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS:
Nanotechnology has also been used in the early diagnosis of atherosclerosis. {Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries, which is formed by the deposition of fatty materials on the inner walls.}
Apart from the medical field, it is used even in agriculture, electronics, food, etc.