Biomedical Approaches and Applications in Veterinary Medicine
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Biomedical engineering, clinical applications, regenerative medicine, veterinary medicineAbstract
Rapid technological advances in medicine and health sciences are increasingly emphasizing the importance of biomedical engineering in both human and veterinary medicine. Biomedical engineering combines engineering principles with biological systems to contribute to the development of innovative tools and methods used in diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Animal models are used as basic research tools in the development of many high-tech devices in human medicine, creating a natural interaction and flow of information between the two fields. Similarly, biomedical engineering applications make significant contributions to the management of complex clinical cases in veterinary medicine. Applications such as artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic systems, personalized implant production for tissue and bone defects, stem cell and regenerative medicine approaches, field-specific sensors and tracking devices, nanotechnology-based treatment options, clinical research on 3D printing technologies, and biomaterials studies are used in many areas of the veterinary field. The increasing development and widespread adoption of biomedical engineering makes it possible to develop more effective, reliable, and personalized treatment approaches to address seemingly impossible challenges in many areas of animal health. However, there are some general limitations and material-based challenges in integrating biomedical technologies into the field. The purpose of this review is to present a comprehensive assessment of the future of the field by presenting the current applications of biomedical engineering in veterinary medicine, the technological development process, and the limitations encountered.
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