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Applications of Electrochemistry in Medicine

Part of the book series: Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry ((MAOE,volume 56))

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Medicine is an applied field of science that has always strived to make use of new and existing technologies and techniques, such as the synthesis of medications, X-ray and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, mechanical implants, along with a host of others, to improve the health and increase the life span of individuals. Advancements in medicine have largely occurred in concert with technological advances resulting in a sophisticated interplay in the advancement of both. The ongoing goal of medicine to better treat patients requires a great deal of research from a wide variety of fields including electrochemistry.

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Petro, R., Schlesinger, M. (2013). Applications of Electrochemistry in Medicine. In: Schlesinger, M. (eds) Applications of Electrochemistry in Medicine. Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry, vol 56. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6148-7_1

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