What were the earliest 3D-printed organs?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hip bones that are 3D printed are well-established, with over 100,000 implants performed, and we are starting to see partial bone replacement in osteoporosis patients.The very first organs to be 3D printed have actually been 2D organs -- more specifically, skin. This has allowed us to create tailored skin grafts, speeding up the procedure and improving results.\""}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15107,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":4868682},"15":"Arial","16":10}">Hip bones that are 3D printed are well-established, with over 100,000 implants performed, and we are starting to see partial bone replacement in osteoporosis patients.The very first organs to be 3D printed have actually been 2D organs — more specifically, skin. This has allowed us to create tailored skin grafts, speeding up the procedure and improving results.”

How can wearables benefit public health?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Wearables and mobiles have already been providing substantial amounts of data at the population level. As an example, smartphone apps have been used to track close contacts and to anticipate potential hot-spots for large scale transmission of infectious diseases. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4481,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Wearables and mobiles have already been providing substantial amounts of data at the population level. As an example, smartphone apps have been used to track close contacts and to anticipate potential hot-spots for large scale transmission of infectious diseases.

Do robotic surgeons operate independently?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Almost all surgical robots are assistive and under the supervision of experienced surgeons, but there are numerous ways that robotic surgeons can help reduce medical errors. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4483,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Almost all surgical robots are assistive and under the supervision of experienced surgeons, but there are numerous ways that robotic surgeons can help reduce medical errors.

How is 3D printing used in healthcare?

3D printing is used in healthcare for many applications, including to develop prosthetics, training aids/medical models, surgical planning, PPE, replacement joints, instrumentation, guides, fixtures for tissue during treatment, targeted therapy and many other applications.

Samantha Snabes IEEE Member, IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology

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