In this episode of MyPal Dr Amara Nwosu discusses the recent BMJ editorial (by Mahiben Maruthappu) detailing the potential use of 3D printing in clinical practice.
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References:
Mahiben Maruthappu, Bruce Keogh. How might 3D printing affect clinical practice?
BMJ 2014; 349 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7709 (Published 30 December 2014)
Surgeon creates pelvis using 3D printer (Telegraph article)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/10627556/Surgeon-creates-pelvis-using-3D-printer.html
3D printed heart saves baby's life (article in Independent newspaper).
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/3d-printed-heart-saves-babys-life-as-medical-technology-leaps-ahead-9776931.html
3-D printed windpipe gives infant breath of life (Nature)
http://www.nature.com/news/3-d-printed-windpipe-gives-infant-breath-of-life-1.13085
