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    Application of AR and 3D Technology for Learning Neuroanatomy

    Neuroanatomy is a notoriously challenging subject for many students to master. The phenomenon of students having difficulties in mastering this discipline is so widespread that Ralph F. Jozephivicz coined term...

    Yuliya Chystaya, Matthieu Poyade in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    SKilletonVR: Canine Skeleton VR (Oculus Quest)

    Traditionally veterinary degrees are taught using 2D images which show fixed viewpoints and cadaveric dissections which are an expensive resource and in limited supply. This lack of interactive, educational re...

    Hannah Horne, Matthieu Poyade, Paul M. Rea in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    The Digital Dolphin: Are 3D Mobile Based and Interactive Models a Useful Aid to Volunteers on Stranding Schemes Learning the Basic Anatomy and Pathology of Cetaceans?

    Cetacean research is crucially aided by stranding programmes, such as the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS). As part of SMASS’s activities, it facilitates necropsies on dead stranded marine mamma...

    Niámh Mundy, Matthieu Poyade in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    Using Molecular Visualisation Techniques to Explain the Molecular Biology of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Mutations to a General Audience

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2019, the virus responsible for the outbreak—SARS-CoV-2—has continued to evolve. Mutations of the virus’ spike protein, the main protein driving infectivity and transmiss...

    Sarah Iannucci, William Harvey, Joseph Hughes in Biomedical Visualisation (2022)

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    “Learning About Skin Breakdown”: Design, Development and Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Application to Inform About Pressure Ulcers (Sores) and Moisture Lesions

    The identification, treatment and management of pressure ulcers and moisture lesions present a huge challenge to health and social care and the individuals who suffer from them. Despite some progress in reduci...

    Matthieu Poyade, Claire Eaglesham in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    Proof of Concept for the Use of Immersive Virtual Reality in Upper Limb Rehabilitation of Multiple Sclerosis Patients

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease which gradually reduces motor function and mobility. Virtual reality (VR) has been successfully utilised in support of existing therapeutic approaches for many...

    Rachel-Anne Hollywood, Matthieu Poyade, Lorna Paul, Amy Webster in Biomedical Visualisation (2022)

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    The Co-IMMUNicate App: An Engaging and Entertaining Education Resource on Immunity to Respiratory Viruses

    Co-IMMUNicate is a multi-layered engagement project with input from academics, teachers and pupils at a Glasgow primary school. The project is designed to ensure sustained impact on the school and local commun...

    Orla McCorry, Kerrie Hargrave in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    Using Holograms to Engage Young People with Anatomy

    As the need for STEM professionals continues to grow, encouraging young people into STEM fields is crucial. Technology is an efficient means to engage young audiences with learning, and recent advances in 3D v...

    Felicity DeBari Herrington, Paul M. Rea in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    Creating Interactive Three-Dimensional Applications to Visualise Novel Stent Grafts That Aid in the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms

    Three-Dimensional (3D) medical animations incorporated into applications are highly beneficial for clinical outreach and medical communication purposes that work towards educating the clinician and patient. Ao...

    Sara Bakalchuk, Caroline Walker, Craig Daly, Louise Hill in Biomedical Visualisation (2022)

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    Is It Time to FONA Friend? A Novel Mixed Reality Front of Neck Access Simulator

    Emergency cricothyroidotomy is a life-saving but infrequently performed procedure for emergency airway difficulty. This is performed as the final “rescue” step, after all non-invasive intubation techniques hav...

    Victoria Carswell, Matthieu Poyade in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    The Use of 3D Printing and Injection Moulding in the Development of a Low-Cost, Perfused Renal Malignancy Model for Training of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy

    This chapter presents research which aims to increase accessibility and availability of surgical training in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) by producing and evaluating a low-cost train...

    Lisa Jayne Ferrie, Flora Rodger in Medical Visualization and Applications of … (2022)

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    Correction to: Visualising the Link Between Carpal Bones and Their Etymologies

    The original version of Chapter 6 was inadvertently published with only the second affiliation of the author Kaitlin Nasrala, but her first affiliation was missing. This has now been corrected.

    Kaitlin Nasrala, Matthieu Poyade, Eilidh Ferguson in Biomedical Visualisation (2021)

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    Augmented Reality Application of Schizocosa ocreata: A Tool for Reducing Fear of Arachnids Through Public Outreach

    This study aims to create a mobile application for public interaction around the subject of wolf spiders, specifically the brush-legged wolf spider. The hope is that the public will have a reduced level of fea...

    Rohne Nyberg, Matthieu Poyade, Paul M. Rea, Jeremy Gibson in Biomedical Visualisation (2021)

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    What Not to Do with PPE: A Digital Application to Raise Awareness of Proper PPE Protocol

    With a rise in personal protective equipment (PPE) use by all healthcare professionals (HCP) as a prime infection control strategy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic comes the potential increase in its misus...

    Eve Gibbons, Matthieu Poyade, Paul M. Rea, David Fitzpatrick in Biomedical Visualisation (2021)

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    Visualising the Link Between Carpal Bones and Their Etymologies

    It has been observed through published studies, as well as anecdotally, that medical students struggle with retention of anatomical knowledge. Studies have found that having an established understanding of cla...

    Kaitlin Nasrala, Matthieu Poyade, Eilidh Ferguson in Biomedical Visualisation (2021)