3D printing and medicine
Title:
3D printing and medicine
Author:
Blohm, Craig E., 1948- author.
ISBN:
9781682823316
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series:
Next-generation medical technology
Next-generation medical technology.
Contents:
The evolution of 3D printing -- Replacing organs -- Creating new body parts -- Printing pharmaceuticals -- 3D printing in surgery and research.
Abstract:
3D printing is revolutionizing health care. 3D printers are now used to make low-cost prostheses, replace diseased organs, produce new pharmaceuticals, and create models to guide surgeons through difficult operations. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to make health care more affordable, more personalized, and more available to people around the world.
Reading Level:
Grade 9 to 12.
