June’s Question of the Month focused on regulation of healthcare/lifestyle smartphone apps. Since regulation of some medical apps may be covered by the FDA, we asked if you thought lifestyle apps, such as pedometers and personal health records, should be regulated, and if so, by which agency. Answers were mixed, running about 60% in favor of some sort of regulation. Here’s a sample response:
This month’s question
Last month, a news story mentioned creating models of human hearts to help surgeons prep for intricate surgery. 3D printing is already being used to create new cartilage for replacement ears and other features. Do you think that 3D printing will be able to create actual working anatomical organs?
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