At George Washington University Hospital, surgeons use augmented reality tools to prepare surgical operations. With pictures from CT scan for example, they look directly “on the patient” to prepare as…
Month: September 2019
New Study: VR Changes Mood Before Blood Donations
In this article, a study about the impact of VR use on 33 blood donors at the American Red Cross is presented. With only a simple software and a 4…
Virtual reality, augmented reality can improve surgeons’ training
In this article Justin Barad (CEO of Osso VR) summarizes benefits of AR and VR in the surgeon’s training. He lists, of course, many useful (and up-to-date) examples but you…
Mount Sinai HELPS Center Study Finds Virtual Reality ACLS Simulation Training Effective for Assessing ACLS Competency
In this study conducted at Mount Sinai HELPS Center, authors compare VR and mannequin-based simulations for ACLS (Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support) training. They show that users measured skills in VR…
Augmented reality glasses may help people with low vision better navigate their environment
A research team of USC (University of Southern California) have made a system to help people with low vision to better see obstacles. The principle is quite simple : object…
VR in the Classroom: The Future of Immersive Education with AR/VR
Even if this article is not really related to healthcare sector, it presents the use of VR (and AR) for education and how to use it effectively in a classroom.…
Virtual Reality for drug discovery is for real!
As virtual reality technologies becomes more and more accessible, R&D team in biotech try different approaches to use it in they every-day work. In this article, authors explain how it…
HRV Simulation combine casque de réalité virtuelle et retour haptique pour mieux former les dentistes
Les simulateurs de l’entreprise sont utilisés aujourd’hui dans 11 pays et dans 25 universités. Avec le financement du programme Epic MegaGrants d’Epic Games, (Unreal Engine) la société va améliorer son…
The Living Heart: FDA renews contract with Dassault to evaluate 3D simulation, virtual patients
The Living Heart Project of Dassault Systèmes allows virtual experiments on medical devices and even drugs since last year. There are now 130 partners in this project and the collaboration…
Virtual reality helps U of A students battle exam anxiety
At the University of Alberta, occupational therapy students can use virtual reality to practice before their clinical exams. According to teachers, it allows to decrease anxiety and help them to…