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This book addresses the limitations of existing therapeutic approaches using nanoparticles. Emerging Roles of Nanocarriers in Cancer Therapy will further provide information for the development of successful cancer nanomedicine therapies.Features Explains different types of nanoparticles, targeting mechanisms, and approved nanotherapeutics for oncological implications in cancer treatment. Covers in detail the characteristics of various nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems. Discusses passive and active cellular targeting, ligand-based targeting of nanoparticles, and strategies to improve nanoparticle-cellular membrane interaction. Presents the application of nanotherapeutics, current challenges, and prospects, and describes the path of future research. Highlights smart strategies for improving the clinical impact of cancer nanomedicine. The text is primarily written for graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, drug delivery, pharmaceutical science, and pharmacology.

Blockchain and AI are novel and potentially disruptive innovations in healthcare sector. This book reviews the technologies and benefits offered by AI and blockchain in particular, and the integration of both in modern biomedical research. Following an introduction to AI and blockchain, it discusses fundamental details and application of blockchain in healthcare and the potential bring offered by a synergistic combination of both technologies. The information technology and applications discussed in the book will be essential for academic and commercial researchers, computer scientists, database professionals, and healthcare practitioners needing to understand how these technologies will form a new foundation of biomedical research and modern healthcare. Key Features: Provide basics of blockchain and AI Insight into effective remote diagnostics and telemedicine approach for developing smart healthcare Provide a glimpse on blockchain-enabled smart contracts Focus on challenges and obstacles in utilising AI based blockchain technology in healthcare