Virtual human puts doctors inside their patients

Iria · May 24, 2007, 08:58 PM

Source: Reuters
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CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian researchers say they have developed the most detailed model of a human yet, a movable "4D" image that doctors can use to plan complex surgery or show patients what ailments look like inside their bodies.

Called CAVEman, the larger-than-life computer image encompasses more than 3,000 distinct body parts, all viewed in a booth that gives the image height, width and depth, the researchers said on Wednesday.

CAVEman also plots the passage of time -- the fourth "D".

Judas · May 24, 2007, 09:48 PM

very cool...

GutterPunk · May 25, 2007, 12:09 AM

OMG thats awesome!

May 24, 2007, 08:58 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Virtual human puts doctors inside their patients Source: Reuters _________ CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian researchers say they have developed the most detailed model of a human yet, a movable "4D" image that doctors can use to plan complex surgery or show patients what ailments look like inside their bodies. Called CAVEman, the larger-than-life computer image encompasses more than 3,000 distinct body parts, all viewed in a booth that gives the image height, width and depth, the researchers said on Wednesday. CAVEman also plots the passage of time -- the fourth "D".

May 25, 2007, 12:09 AM	#3
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