AmiPal is a podcast about palliative care, technology, innovation and research. If you want to learn more about palliative care, hospice care, research, innovation and health technology - this podcast is for you! This podcast will be of interest to healthcare professionals and students with an interest in palliative medicine. The podcast is hosted by Dr Amara Nwosu MBChB, MRCP, PhD, who is a Academic Clinical Lecturer in palliative medicine in the University of Liverpool, UK. Come and join the conversation about these issues in a way you just might like. Copyright Dr Amara Nwosu, AmiPal media 2016. http://www.amaranwosu.com
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3D printing in clinical practice #5
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.nature.com/news/3-d-printed-windpipe-gives-infant-breath-of-life-1.13085