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Bailus Walker1, Charles P Mouton
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC 20059, USA. bwalker@howard.edu
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.
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