Nanotech Is Revolutionizing Medical Care [Infographic]

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By 2024 nanotechnology will be a $125 billion global industry. PillCams were first approved by the FDA in 2001, and by 2008 they had already been used in more than 2 million procedures. Nanobots are being used in delicate procedures such as eye surgeries, where microscopic precision is crucial. Nanopatch vaccines eliminate the need for refrigeration, bulky medical items, and even medical personnel. There are micromotors that treat stomach ulcers with fewer side effects, and cancer-fighting bots that clot cancerous tissues so they die.