Little nanodiamonds embedded in medical saran wrap could deliver time-release drugs right at the site of the problem.
Unlike conventional treatments for localized medical problems –like cancerous tumors– nanodiamonds embedded in microfilm can complement harsher cancer treatment methods, like the continuous injections of chemotherapy, without the awful side effects.
How does it work? Dean Ho from Northwestern University lead the research team. In the lab, millions of nanodiamonds were coated with a drug and embedded in between layers of extremely thin parylene. The top layer is porous to allow the drugs to slowly seep out. After a tumor removal, doctors could implant the device on the affected area to treat any remaining cancerous cells.
Cancer cells be gone!
Nanodiamond Saran Wrap
Nanodiamonds are a Cancer Patient's Best Friend
Trend Themes
1. Nanodiamond Drug Delivery - Utilizing nanodiamonds for time-release drug delivery at the site of medical problems, such as cancerous tumors.
2. Microfilm Medical Treatment - Embedding nanodiamonds in microfilm to complement harsher cancer treatment methods, like chemotherapy, without adverse side effects.
3. Porous Nanodiamond Films - Developing porous nanodiamond films to allow drugs to slowly seep out, treating remaining cancerous cells after tumor removal.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development of nanodiamond drug delivery for cancer treatments.
2. Medical Devices - Opportunity for medical device manufacturers to produce nanodiamond-embedded microfilm devices for targeted drug delivery in cancer treatment.
3. Biotechnology - Biotech companies could focus on creating porous nanodiamond films for medical applications, such as drug delivery for cancer treatments.