Biomedical Applications of Metals

Focused more specifically on the recent advances in applications of various metals and their complexes used in biomedicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases. The editors give equal importance to other key aspects such as toxicological issues and safety concerns. The ap...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
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ISBN:9783319748146
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Applications of Metals in Medicine
  • Noble Metals in Pharmaceuticals: Applications and Limitations
  • The Intriguing Potential of "Minor" Noble Metals: Emerging Trends and New Applications
  • Metal-on-Metal Hip Total Hip Arthroplasty: Progress and Problems
  • Copper in Medicine: Perspectives and Toxicity
  • Silver: Biomedical Applications and Adverse Effects
  • The Potential of Metals in Combating Bacterial Pathogens
  • Platinum in Biomedical Applications
  • Metal-Based Drugs for Treatment of Malaria
  • Metal Based Therapy in Traditional and Modern Medicine System and Cancer Therapy: Implications and Limitations
  • Mechanism of Action of Anticancer Metallodrugs
  • Part 2: Toxicity of Metals
  • Toxicity of Bhasmas and Chelating Agents of Ayurveda
  • The Flop Side of Using Heavy Metal (oids)s in the Traditional Medicine: Toxic Insults and Injury to Human Health
  • Impact of Heavy Metal Carcinogens on Human Health
  • Biochemical and Molecular Targets of Heavy Metals and Their Actions.