Old Dominion University, Washington-based HaptX and Georgia Institute of Technology won a grant to further virtual reality development for the visually impaired using glove-based streaming of braille characters and digital images. The project will explore…
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St George’s University of London have led revolutionary work to improve student mental health by using sessions in virtual reality to reduce stress and anxiety. Preliminary results are being presented at A Metaverse for…
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Virtual training company Osso VR announced the launch of Osso Health, a surgical training app that will leverage the Apple Vision Pro focusing on common orthopedic procedures, such as carpal tunnel release and total…
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What You Should Know: – Osso VR, the leader in immersive procedural training launches Osso Health, a medical training app designed for Apple Vision Pro. – Now available on the App Store, Osso Health…
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Medical tourism, the practice of traveling abroad for medical treatment, has been a popular choice for individuals seeking cost-effective, timely, and high-quality healthcare services.
Estimated to be worth $54.4 billion in 2020, the medical tourism…
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– Osso VR, the leader in immersive procedural training, announces a groundbreaking collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to develop a state-of-the-art training curriculum for left atrial appendage occlusion…
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I often speak about the usefulness of simulation in nurse training, highlighting how virtual reality (VR) technology has expanded the menu of simulation options beyond manikins and standardized patient actors. A new study in…
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Health is standing on the cusp of a revolution, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are at the forefront, transforming everything from surgical training to patient mental health care. The technologies are…
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Digital mental health company Headspace announced its new virtual reality app Headspace XR, which utilizes mixed reality and virtual reality to help users strengthen their mind-body connection through movement and breathwork. The app, available on…
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Jessica Rengstorf, Director of US Healthcare Strategy at Endava
Augmented reality and virtual reality are innovative technologies that can provide tremendous benefits to the healthcare industry, bringing a deeper understanding of complex medical concepts to…
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