Advancements in artificial organs and prosthetics: bridging the gap between biology and technology

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Wazid, M. Z., Chowdhury, J. N., & Ome, R. H. (2024). Advancements in artificial organs and prosthetics: bridging the gap between biology and technology. REFLECTION, I, 53–78.

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The article explores the intriguing connection between biology and technology in the field of artificial organs and prostheses. It highlights amazing advances such as prosthetic kidneys, hearts, lungs, retinas, and limbs. These advances have altered healthcare and empowered those who have lost limbs or organs. In addition, the essay highlights significant actors in this industry, as well as ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and prospects. While artificial organs hold enormous promise, they create complicated ethical and access issues. Nonetheless, continuous scientific and technical breakthroughs offer enormous promise for improving human capacities, affordability, and lifespan in the realm of artificial organs and prostheses in the future.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77).

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