ABSTRACT
The advent of bioactive glass (or simply bioglass) was a major advancement in biomaterials because it mimics human bone in its interaction with human body fluid. The brittle nature of bioglass has led to the development of bioglass-ceramics, which exhibit better mechanical strength. Magnetic bioglasses and bioglass-ceramics have earned a special place in the area of health care, especially in orthopedic applications, cancer therapy, and targeted drug delivery. This chapter reviews the progress made in these important
biomaterials, including iron-containing biomaterials and their role in biomedical applications.
