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Engineering Innovations in Medicine’s Near-Term Impact
This essay discusses the role of engineering innovations in near-term transformations of the medical field. Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field and cannot be restricted to its more familiar aspects such as chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. The essay explores several other interdisciplinary subjects derived from the extension of engineering concepts to healthcare applications. These sub-disciplines are micro-technology, nanotechnology, neuro-engineering, and 3D bio-printing. More specifically, the impact of novel engineering applications for healthcare purposes is evaluated based on their impact in the field of medicine over the next five years. Finally, the essay closes with a re-statement of the developments…