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Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/17/2015 12:58:52 PM

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An interesting article from Smithsonian magazine.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/soon-doctor-print-human-organ-on-demand-180954951/

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/18/2015 12:58:44 AM

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Not so far into the future....it's already been done. ......sorta. But as a first stepping stone to an actual functioning organ, it isn't too bad.

http://internetmedicine.com/2014/09/11/babys-life-saved-with-groundbreaking-3d-printed-device-from-university-of-michigan-that-restored-his-breathing/

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/18/2015 2:48:15 PM

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This is fascinating. It amazes me the strides modern medicine and technology have made in just my lifetime.

I can't help but think of how this could change the quality of life for people, like my mother who didn't qualify for an organ transplant, as well as those who qualify but have to wait for a compatible organ. Amazing, to think there is hope in the future for things like this.

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/19/2015 12:52:14 AM

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Not an organ, and not for a human, but definitely inspiring as to where 3D printing can take medicine.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/17/8617339/sea-turtle-receives-3d-printed-jaw-implant-after-boat-accident

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/19/2015 8:47:16 AM

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Not so far into the future....it's already been done. ......sorta. But as a first stepping stone to an actual functioning organ, it isn't too bad.

http://internetmedicine.com/2014/09/11/babys-life-saved-with-groundbreaking-3d-printed-device-from-university-of-michigan-that-restored-his-breathing/

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Thank you for your contributions to this thread and especially for that website.
There are some fascinating articles there. It went right into bookmarks.

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/19/2015 9:12:18 AM

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This is fascinating. It amazes me the strides modern medicine and technology have made in just my lifetime.

I can't help but think of how this could change the quality of life for people, like my mother who didn't qualify for an organ transplant, as well as those who qualify but have to wait for a compatible organ. Amazing, to think there is hope in the future for things like this.

they are pretty close to curing cancer now too.. some scientists are using viruses that have been engineered to find and kill cancer.. viruses like the cold virus and even HIV.. they turn these bad viruses into good ones.. with absolutely amazing results.. they are in human trials right now for some of these.. There was a great vid on this if you get a chance to watch the whole show (it was shown on HBO)-
VICE - Special Report - Killing Cancer
here is a short clip from the show.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGkJYMPPA4s

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RE: Working On Printing Human Organs - 5/19/2015 2:14:10 PM

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Not an organ, and not for a human, but definitely inspiring as to where 3D printing can take medicine.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/17/8617339/sea-turtle-receives-3d-printed-jaw-implant-after-boat-accident

That is ...well, awesome! I've seen articles on the 3D printers making prosthetics for animals, but I don't think it was with bio printing. still heart warming.

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