Amipal: Palliative Care

In this episode of MyPal Dr Amara Nwosu discusses the recent BMJ editorial (by Mahiben Maruthappu) detailing the potential use of 3D printing in clinical practice. Copyright Amara Nwosu www.amaranwosu.com Music by Year of the Fiery Horse @year-of-the-fiery-horse Image copyright of endgaget.com http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/form-1-delivers-high-end-3d-printing-for-an-affordable-price/ References: Mahiben Maruthappu, Bruce Keogh. How might 3D printing affect clinical practice? BMJ 2014; 349 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7709 (Published 30 December 2014) Surgeon creates pelvis using 3D printer (Telegraph article) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/10627556/Surgeon-creates-pelvis-using-3D-printer.html 3D printed heart saves baby's life (article in Independent newspaper). http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/3d-printed-heart-saves-babys-life-as-medical-technology-leaps-ahead-9776931.html 3-D printed windpipe gives infant breath of life (Nature) http://www.nat