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Title: Printable Kidneys
Post by: kyshiag on March 07, 2011, 04:47:33 PM

I thought it was far fetched until I listened to the speech.  Now I'm hopeful!

http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html (http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html)

Title: Re: Printable Kidneys
Post by: Zach on March 07, 2011, 04:50:26 PM

Sorry, but some of the facts have been exaggerated.

Media Reports on Kidney Printing Inaccurate
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=22250.msg365050#msg365050

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
http://www.wfubmc.edu/Research/WFIRM/Media-Reports-on-Kidney-Printing-Inaccurate.htm

Title: Re: Printable Kidneys
Post by: kyshiag on March 07, 2011, 05:12:02 PM

But at least going in the right direction, showing what's possible.

Title: Re: Printable Kidneys
Post by: paris on March 07, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

I live a couple of hours from  Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. It has been doing kidney research for years and seem to be trying new things.  A couple of years ago, they were working on stem cell reproduction kidneys.   It is always hopeful to see advances being made.  Just wish they would hurry up but am sure the drug/ dialysis companies are in no hurry for artificial kidneys!    :thumbdown;

Title: Re: Printable Kidneys
Post by: greg10 on March 07, 2011, 06:32:18 PM

Quote from: kyshiag on March 07, 2011, 04:47:33 PM

I thought it was far fetched until I listened to the speech.  Now I'm hopeful!

http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html (http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html)

Thanks for the URL.  Anthony Atala's favorite word in that webcast was "actually".
He should have just said: "Actually, this kidney doesn't actually work, but I like to hold it like this, actually"  :)

But seriously, best wishes and success on this difficult work for all those involved.

(http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22259.0;attach=18419)

Title: Re: Printable Kidneys
Post by: Rerun on March 07, 2011, 07:15:05 PM

Would this artificial kidney be hemo?? or peritoneal??