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The Importance of Medical Imaging In the past 20th, innovations in radiation imaging technology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluoroscopy, and computer topography have greatly enhanced a physician's ability to detect problems earlier and provide for effective treatments. They provide patients with a minimally invasive procedure to help diagnosis internal problems such as bone fractures, ulcers, and tumors. Recent advances in nanotechnology and imaging equipment have allowed researchers to take imaging to the next level. This includes reliable tracking of molecular and cellular movement within a person, 3-D imaging, and early detection of cancerous tumors.
Semiconductor nanocrystals with great fluorescence that enable molecular tracking and better surgical precision Gold particles can be used for imaging cancer, monitoring blood flow, mapping blood vessels, and allow for 3-D imaging Potential toxicity issues involving quantum dots and gold nanoparticles |
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Nanogroup Beta: Jason Feng, Maryam Liaqat, Eric Shubo Ma |
Physics 87N: Prof. Hari Manoharan
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