Gold Nanoshells Ablate Prostate Tumors
Laser-excited gold nanoparticles safely destroyed prostate tumors in a recent pilot study involving 16 patients with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The highly targeted approach is being developed as an alternative to prostatectomy and radiation therapy, treatments associated with adverse urinary and sexual effects.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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