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3D Medical Printing

Introduction

This medical technology has been gaining much attention over the past few years in its quick development. Although it was actually conceptualized in 1984, it was extremely expensive to use but has recently become more cost effective. This device is able to create three dimensional objects from a digital model, and many researchers are looking to take this further into health care. This could further revolutionize the health care industry and deliver better, errorless care to many patients.

Current Use

It has already accomplished creating cells, tissue, organs and has the potential to create more complex biological parts that are beyond human capability. It could create skin mech to burn victims, prosthetics, bone implants, and is generally a more personalized approach to health care.

Security Concerns

           There has been great debate in the use of creating three-dimension drugs. While some seem it cost effective and more efficient, legal issues could arise. Pharmaceutical companies would have to further dispute and control this printing process since with the right digital model and device, nearly anyone with the right access can create these drugs.

Ethical and Social Implications

           Some people would deem trying to create living cells as morally wrong, that medicine is further intruding against the natural course of life. Especially since scientist are being able to create live cells through as technological device, more people can see it going towards creating more complex organisms like a whole human being. While we are very far away from that future as we are not as advanced to that, some fear that implication further down the road.

Future Use

           Three-dimensional printing will continue to expand and become more accessible over time. It could become a more common place device used by health care professionals in many areas as its use can be applied for many medical needs. Three-dimensional print in general is beginning to become more mainstream in other aspects of our culture and would inevitably be the future of medical care.