Let’s Talk about Hydrogels
Hydrogels are transforming the way we simulate human soft tissue in medical training. In this article, we explore the practical use of PVA-based hydrogels in replicating organs, outline preparation techniques, compare curing methods, and share HumanX Medical’s experience with its SimOrgan product line.
Beyond Meat – The Evolving Role of Artificial Human Replicas in Medical Training and Simulation and the Impact on 3R
As medical training evolves, traditional cadavers and animal models are increasingly supplemented - and in some cases replaced - by high-fidelity artificial human replicas. This article explores how phantoms and simulators support the 3R principles (Reduce, Refine, Replace), offering ethical, scalable, and anatomically realistic solutions for both training and R&D.