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Infographic: Holograms – Medtech's new frontier

By Ming En Liew

Science fiction meets reality in the medical world, as holograms are being used to train doctors, in surgery, and improve healthcare services globally.

Medical students can now conduct patient consultations and examine their physical symptoms even without a patient ever being present, or even existing in real life. This is just one scenario made possible by holographic technology.

As the virtual world starts bleeding into the physical one, what will hospitals look like? This infographic provides a glimpse, showcasing how hospitals across the globe are adopting holograms in their lecture halls and operating theatres.