NBA: The best team doctor in history

Chapter 267: One hundred million dollars to recruit good doctor Sean
When Jiang Ming saw Sean's sophisticated instruments in his laboratory at the clinic tomorrow, he couldn't help but admire them.

It turns out that medical treatment must keep up with the development of the times, and Chinese medicine must be combined with high technology for better consumption!

The doctors under Sean's department are all very professional. It seems that there is one who is not a doctor but a talent from Silicon Valley.

He excitedly told Jiang Ming that 3D printing is not as mysterious as people imagine!

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing technology became very popular around 2009 and impressed the public so much that many people mistakenly believed that FDM was the only 3D printing technology.

But in fact, FDM is not even the earliest 3D printing technology developed. 3D printing actually began in the 1980s.

"So early?"

Jiang Ming looked at these sophisticated printers in disbelief.

"correct."

The concept of 3D printing dates back to the 1970s, but the earliest experimental equipment was produced in 1981.

Dr. Kodama made his first attempt at 3D printing due to the development of rapid prototyping technology.

He was the first to describe the layer-by-layer manufacturing method and personally created the SLA (stereolithography) 3D printing technology: photosensitive resin is polymerized by ultraviolet light.

SLA was the first 3D printing technology to be developed, and within less than 10 years SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) also received patents for their technologies, and 3D printing was born!

In 1992, FDM licensed its 3D printing technology patent to Stratasys, which developed 3D printers to meet the different needs of many professionals and individuals.

Last year, 2010, was the year that FDM patents entered the mass consumer arena, paving the way for widespread innovation in FDM 3D printers.

As the price of desktop 3D printers drops, more and more people are paying attention to the development of the 3D printing industry.

So even though it sounds new now, people in the technology circle like them are quite advanced in their understanding.

When Sean was interviewing this young man, he said that 3D printing would definitely be the main production method in the future.

An increasing number of small and medium-sized companies are taking advantage of the low-cost prototyping offered by 3D printing, fully integrating it into their iteration, innovation, and production processes.

For example, 3D printed car models can already be printed, which means that real cars will definitely be printed in the future.

The same goes for 3D printed houses. Theoretically, a house can be printed in two days, but these are all conceptual applications in various fields.

3D printing is completely changing the production and research and development methods in large fields such as automobiles and construction.

That will naturally change the medical field as well.

"I agree with this. Haven't there been 3D printed prosthetic limbs before?"

Jiang Ming learned about 3D printing through a prosthetic limb, but that prosthetic limb was not usable at first glance and could only be regarded as a concept.

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Sean's assistant also nodded:

“Yes, the prosthesis broke after the patient used it for a few days, but this is just the beginning.

In 2008, the first 3D-printed prosthesis came out, further increasing 3D printing's presence in the media. People discovered that 3D printing can not only print traditional parts, but can also be used for human body repair.

This amazing medical 3D printing project combines all the parts of a biological limb and can be printed “as is” without any subsequent assembly.

Today, our clinic of tomorrow research community combines 3D scanning and 3D printing to make medical prostheses and orthoses that are increasingly cheaper and faster to meet the needs of patients. Moreover, these prostheses are increasingly optimized and adapted to the patient's morphology.

3D printing will definitely bring new opportunities for mass customization.”

After hearing this, Jiang Ming understood!

He is also a genius, so he understands things immediately.

Bio 3D printing is becoming a major topic in the medical field, and there is a lot of room for expansion!

It could potentially create human tissue for burn victims and is also a way to create human organs for transplants.

Could be a brilliant, fast and ultimately life-saving solution.

Bio 3D printing technology can allow the creation of various tissue structures, such as kidney tissue, skin tissue.

3D printing has not yet reached its development limit, and there will be many amazing projects in the future that will be quietly developed.

For example, Sean and his team have already created a spinal cord scaffold that mimics the structure of the central nervous system. If this can be applied to the human body, it will definitely be a candidate for the Nobel Prize!

Because this thing is just getting started!

Medical 3D printing materials can be divided into many types to meet different medical needs, which is much better than previous traditional treatment options.

For example, biocompatible materials can be used to make customized prostheses or implants, while flexible materials are suitable for making medical models, stents and other medical devices.

Unlike traditional materials, these 3D printing materials have high precision and customizability, and can be personalized according to the specific needs of patients.

"Director, you are absolutely right. This is exactly our goal. Do you want to join our 3D printing research department?"

Sean asked simply.

This question left the other employees dumbfounded.

How dare you ask this question?

There is no way Jiang Ming could join in.

One is that this belongs to modern medical high technology, and its real application in the field of human medicine is not a one-off process, but requires day-to-day and year-after-year practice.

As the dean, shareholder and president of Pioneer, how could Jiang Ming have the time to spend on this?

To be honest, it is a waste of Jiang Ming's time to spend his time on this, because many technologies now need to be researched in cooperation with 3D printing companies.

That is to say, Sean's team may be able to develop a solution, but the company cannot produce new equipment and new printers that quickly.

Jiang Ming will definitely wait for the research results to come out before conducting publicity and promotion or investing money in the early stages. Does such a thing really need to be done by such a top Chinese medicine genius boss?

Sure enough, Jiang Ming smiled and said to Sean, who was still so direct:

"I won't join, you guys do it, and I don't need you to raise investment yourself, I will give you 1000 million start-up funds to research this project!"

1000 million!
US dollars!

Jiang Ming's largest investment in history was in a research project at his own private clinic!
This is a complete endorsement of this project!

The main thing is that as soon as he heard about it, he knew that this project was feasible and completely worth doing. The combination of 3D printing and medicine would be a major medical revolution if it were really implemented.

It is not only a patent issue, but will also bring good news to all mankind!

Just imagine that in the future a tailor-made prosthesis can be 3D printed in just a few minutes, and all kinds of medical parts can be printed as needed. Wouldn’t efficiency be directly improved by a dimension?
Yes, it is no longer a matter of level but dimension. Without 3D printing technology, it would take at least a month to customize a prosthetic leg from a medical company, and the quality is not very good.

But according to Sean, he also wants to make titanium alloy legs with 3D printing technology. Doesn't that mean he can print it once and use it for a lifetime?
Really achieve physical ascension? So the investment is all!
Not only do we need to invest, we also need to promote it extensively!
Sean only knew how to bury his head in research, but Jiang Ming knew how to promote his own advantages and encourage everyone in the clinic. Let's get involved together!

So he held a medical commendation meeting for the entire clinic in the afternoon and connected with all the staff of the Jinling branch via video.

On the one hand, it was to reward Sean and his research team, and on the other hand, he announced that he would invest 1000 million in their team, which could set an example for all medical researchers.

As long as you work hard, Jiang Ming, as the dean, will be able to see it!

Jiang Ming then introduced the great charm of Sean's project to all the staff and several media present.

Of course, his introduction will be more simple and easy to understand, so that everyone can understand it.

In fact, if you really want to get closer to the Nobel Prize, you must have the necessary exposure and hype. Otherwise, who will see you, an unknown person?
“We all know that the human body is a building supported by bones, and joints allow us to move freely.

Some people have all their joint cartilage worn out.

Just replace all
But if only part of it is worn out
Do I have to replace all of them?

The answer is no! ”

Jiang Ming then talked about Sean’s recent achievements and looked into the future:

"Now that Sean's team has succeeded in their mouse experiment, 3D printing technology will become the most powerful technological aid for our surgery in the future.

For example, the Department of Orthopaedics can perform patellofemoral joint replacement surgery for patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis from time to time, and realize the digitalization, personalization and precision of the joint surgery team's artificial joint replacement technology? "

The real combat master Sean added that his explanation was the most professional, and even a picture appeared in my mind:
"Director Jiang is right! This is very easy to achieve.

Before the operation, our medical team was able to use the patient's CT data and 3D reconstruction software to accurately reconstruct the patient's patellofemoral joint structure, restore the patient's patella and femur morphology at a 1:1 ratio, and 3D print a joint model and surgical osteotomy guide.

During the operation, the doctor accurately performed osteotomy of the femur according to the guidance of the 3D printed guide, and then implanted the prosthesis into place.

The entire operation went smoothly and the prosthesis fit perfectly with the patient's bones.

After the operation, the patient was able to get out of bed and walk the next day, and was discharged from the hospital in 5 days. His gait was basically normal, and the patient was very satisfied. "

"So confident?"

"Dr. Sean, you are exaggerating. You are still at the stage of animal experiments. There is still a long way to go."

Sean's words tend to cause a stir. Jiang Muyan and Fang Xiaotong were stunned after hearing what he said. This is still a long way to go, and you even know that the patient is very satisfied?
As a result, the Silicon Valley boss of Sean's team took out a PPT and shared his simulation process of using 3D printed rib models for surgical planning. This enables surgeons to better understand the patient's body structure before starting the operation and rehearse without risk, thereby improving the final performance during the operation.

Jiang Ming was secretly happy. This was why he invested 1000 million yuan. So he pointed to the picture in the PPT and said:

“This is a model of a rib made of 3D printed filaments, and they also plan to use TPU to print simulated cartilage, but still need to study how to connect it to the PLA ribs and “make it behave like the real thing.”

Xia Ye, Gao Yuner and other nurses in the nursing department exclaimed in surprise. This is the charm of PPT, which can easily make people "distracted".

There will be no shortage of talented doctors in the clinic tomorrow. As soon as the PPT came out, a surgeon in the audience quickly asked a question:
“My main concern is whether it will melt from the heat from the friction of sawing.”

And Sean also gave a direct and professional answer:

“At 75 percent fill, it’s already very stiff and still has some flexibility. Cartilage is a little trickier, but there are many different types of TPU that allow for different flexibility.”

Jiang Muyan, a surgical expert, also raised her hand and said:

“Does a 3D printed bone look like a real bone when cut?”

Sean continued to answer fluently:

“Normally there would be blood and bone marrow in there, but for simulation purposes this is pretty good.

Our main concern now is to make sure the mechanical properties are similar and that it doesn’t melt when sawing.”

One doctor's question was more realistic. When he saw Sean pick up the microphone again, he quickly asked:

"Dr. Sean, I have some knowledge of 3D printing. I have a more practical question. Currently, a roll of 750 grams of SimuBone filament costs as much as $98, which is not affordable for all hospitals.

Not all patients can accept it, it is too expensive.”

Jiang Ming muttered in his heart: 700 grams for more than 750 yuan? No wonder Sean applied for so much funding every time before. It's not easy to be at the forefront of medical care. You have to rely on money in the early stage.

I didn't expect Sean to actually have something on his mind. Without even moving his eyes, he simply said in his Winnie the Pooh-esque tone:
“So we considered using wood PLA filament to build the simulation model, because its price is only about one-third of that of bone filament and the processing method is similar.”

Then came the question-and-answer session for reporters. These reporters never imagined that a small private clinic like Mingtian Clinic would be doing such a big thing to benefit mankind.

For example, Time magazine's Portland correspondent asked how this advance in wire could help in medical treatment.

Jiang Ming was the one to answer this question, because his answer was suitable for publication and everyone could understand it:

“The emergence of this type of 3D printing filament is of great significance to the medical industry, especially for some cases with unique and complex symptoms.

This technology can help doctors and medical personnel use imaging data to reconstruct biological structures for specific patients, allowing surgeons and other professionals to practice on physical models that are close to real patients without putting anyone at risk.

Therefore, our clinic will invest heavily in research to provide more convenient, practical and affordable medical assistance to future patients!"

Finally, Jiang Ming announced that he would invest 1000 million yuan in start-up capital, and the entire hospital applauded.

Because Jiang Ming did not use the funds of Mingtian Clinic, but invested his own money. If this is not great love, what is it?
Mingtian Clinic has been open for more than a year and has made a lot of profit. No one will say anything about using this money, but Jiang Ming's approach is equivalent to guaranteeing the welfare of other doctors and taking the risk of the success or failure of Sean's team's scientific research.

But in fact, today's Tomorrow Clinic Medical Conference was reported with positive comments, and passers-by were amazed:
"Wow, Jiang Ming is working on black technology again!"

"A clinic that started out as a traditional Chinese medicine clinic is now doing 3D printing research that Mayo hasn't even started yet."

"Hurry up!!! I need to get a mechanical prosthesis and get the CyberScripture!"

"You want to pretend to be a mechanical little brother? This is not the way to do it!"

"That's so cool, Dr. Sean. The pioneer Chinese medicine team is really talented!"

"I have a disabled arm, but I have never had a prosthesis installed because it would cost tens of thousands of dollars. I hope the new technology from Jiang Ming's team can bring us good news!"

"This is a general model. I've checked and found that a custom-made model starts at several hundred thousand yuan and needs to be replaced every year. Most families can't afford it."

"Jiang Ming is awesome and that's it!"

The San Jose Bonaventure Hospital, known as the No. 1 People's Hospital in Los Angeles, was a disgrace to all the hospital leaders. Sean's scientific research results brought low morale to the entire hospital.

What a talent they missed!
They are not fools. It is obvious that this research is not Jiang Ming's result. Jiang Ming is not that terrifying.

In other words, whether Jiang Ming is there or not, as long as Sean is in the medical system, he will be able to research this thing!!!
They personally signed the expulsion of Sean Murphy, who was in the intern period at that time, and now, he has attracted the attention of judges of many medical awards!
"One hundred million dollars to bring him back? How about that?"

The major shareholders of San Jose Bonaventure Hospital discussed with gnashing teeth!

And Jenny Buss, one of the shareholders and a member of the Buss family, also nodded:
"I agree, let's give it a try!"

Because if Sean comes to Los Angeles, he will not only bring medical innovation to San Jose Bonaventure Hospital, but Sean is also Jiang Ming's ace assistant in the field of sports medicine, and will also help the Lakers' physical therapy!

(End of this chapter)