Nanotechnology is a growing sector of medical technology, and it encompasses everything from pill cameras to smart pills that detect and report on medication levels to even smart bandages that detect infection and release antibiotics. Many hail this technology as the future, but there are still concerns about privacy, cost effectiveness, and more as these technologies become more widely used and developed. But some day soon you may experience surgery with a nanobot or have your cancer fought with a tiny device that cuts off the cancer's blood flow. Learn more about the future of nanotechnology in medicine below!

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