Nanoparticles in Medical Imaging: Enhancing Contrast Agents

Alberta Jeanne N.

School of Applied Health Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Nanoparticles have emerged as revolutionary tools in medical imaging, offering novel solutions to enhance contrast agents for improved diagnostics. Contrast agents play a critical role in visualizing internal structures and functions, aiding the diagnosis and monitoring of various health conditions. However, traditional agents face limitations, including suboptimal imaging quality, biocompatibility challenges, and potential toxicity. Nanoparticles address these concerns through their unique properties, such as surface tunability, size optimization, and multifunctionality. This review examines the types, advantages, limitations, and functionalization of nanoparticles in medical imaging, highlighting their applications across modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and optical imaging. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis, characterization techniques, and regulatory considerations necessary for clinical translation. By pushing the boundaries of imaging technology, nanoparticles hold promise for earlier detection, better treatment monitoring, and a new era of personalized diagnostics.

Keywords: Nanoparticles, Medical imaging, Contrast agents, Biocompatibility, MRI, CT imaging.

CITE AS: Alberta Jeanne N. (2024). Nanoparticles in Medical Imaging: Enhancing Contrast Agents. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 4(3):31-36. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJSES/2024/433136