HOW 3D PRINTING IS PERSONALIZING HEALTH CARE

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3D printing is shifting the healthcare field from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient's needs. The rapidly evolving technology provides new options for prosthetics, implants, surgical planning, drug manufacturing, and many other health care needs. 3D printing is able to create precisely shaped objects in a wide range of materials, leading to many advanced treatments. This article looks at the many different ways the technology is being applied to medicine.