New Technologies that Are Transforming the World of Healthcare

There is one thing that is certain about modern civilization, technology is always advancing and evolving. This is certainly true of the medical world. Millions of dollars are put into medical research every year. Much of that research is bearing fruit in the form of new and exciting medical technology.As medical tech improves, so will the lives of people. With this in mind, here is a look at some new medical technologies that are taking the world by storm.3D Printing One technology that has certainly made an impact recently is 3D printing.According to statistics, it's predicted that the 3D printing industry will grow to the size of $21 billion in sales by the year 2020. It ’s easy to understand why. 3D printing gives nearly anyone the ability to create 3D shapes out of different materials with pinpoint accuracy in a very short amount of time. The prospects for application of 3D printing into the world of healthcare are great indeed. Currently, a lot of research is being made towards this end. Researchers believe with the combination of DNA that 3D printing tech may someday be able to create organ replacements.The use of 3D printing to create bone replacements is also being explored. The printed bone would be made of a strong bone like substance that combines calcium, silicon and zinc. Once placed at the site of a fracture, real bone would grow around it. Eventually the printed bone dissipates, leaving only real bone in its place. The process has in fact been succ...
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