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diseased cells. Another potential use of nanomedicine
is therapy. This might involve using tiny sponges that
travel through the body to remove
toxins
from the
bloodstream.
Nanomedicine researchers have also focused on
detecting diseases. For example, they have used tiny
electronic devices to spot cancer cells. The hope is
that this method can eventually be used to find cancer
before it has a chance to spread.
By discovering cancer and other diseases earlier,
doctors will be able to offer patients more
treatment options and better odds of survival.
