Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are among the most commonly used terms nowadays. VR completely takes over your vision by blocking out all the surroundings when you wear a VR device. In contrast, AR can integrate computer-generated models into the real-world environment in real-time. Applications of both techniques are widely increasing in biomedical research, training, and practice. Whatever your research interests or clinical specialties, you can find substantial assistance from AR and VR. The articles listed below shed light on the variable spectrum of applications of VR and AR in basic and clinical research.
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2: Park BJ, Hunt SJ, Nadolski GJ, Gade TP. Augmented reality improves procedural efficiency and reduces radiation dose for CT-guided lesion targeting: a phantom study using HoloLens 2. Sci Rep. 2020 Oct 29;10(1):18620. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-75676-4. PMID: 33122766; PMCID: PMC7596500.
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