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 application of metals in the biomedical field is highly interdisciplinary and has a broad appeal across all biomedical specialties. Biomedical Applications of Metals is particularly focused on covering the role of metals in medicine and the development of novel therapeutic products and solutions in the form of alternative medicines, and some topics on Indian traditional medicine i.e., "Ayurveda". In Section I, the book discusses the role of metals in medicines and include chapters on nanoparticles, noble metals, medical devices, copper. selenium, silver, and microbial pathogens; while Section II includes topics on metals toxicity including heavy metals, carcinogens, cancer therapy, Bhasma's and chelating agents used in Ayurveda, and biochemical and molecular targets including actions of metals. These new and emerging concepts of applications of metals in medicine, their crucial role in management of microbial resistance, and their use in the treatment of various chronic diseases is essential information for toxicologists, and clinical and biomedical researchers.

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 <i>Bhasmas</i> 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.<br>