In virtual reality, a technology that produces a virtual 3D environment for the user, the team created an interactive space where students could have a hands-on — virtually speaking —…
Category: Prevention
Hospital Metaverse: Building A Children’s Health Center In VR
A trip to the hospital can be an intimidating experience for adult patients in need of care, let alone children. It’s for this exact reason that PixelMax, an immersive communication…
Fresenius Medical Care uses virtual reality technology to train patients for home dialysis
In peritoneal dialysis, which is used by about 11 percent of the approximately 3.7 million dialysis patients worldwide, the lining of the patient’s abdominal cavity – the peritoneum – acts…
Virtual reality helps people stay fit and well through lockdown
Lead author, Dr. Alessandro Siani, from the University’s School of Biological Sciences, said: “VR appears to have had a striking and positive impact on people’s mental and physical wellbeing during…
Digital Twins in Healthcare – Insights from Atos Experts
In this very interesting discussion with two experts from ATOS company, you will discover what is a digital twin in the healthcare context and how to use it. To get…
VR for Seniors: VR Initiatives for Senior Care Residents
In this article, we will find many cases of VR uses in senior living communities. It is not only about physical health because these tools are very adapted to bring…
How VR therapy can cure PTSD, obesity and pain of childbirth
From brain injuries to schizophrenia to dental procedures to end-of-life care, VR has “an uncanny ability to diminish pain, steady nerves, and boost mental health — all without drugs and…
Leveraging Virtual Reality In Skilled Nursing Facilities
In this article Joel Landau (founder of “the Allure Group”) explains the implementation of VT technologies in his company and why he thinks it’s a game changer for the skilled…
Alcove on Oculus Go
Alcove is an application available for free on Oculus Go. It’s not exactly a health application but it’s easy to imagine uses for wellness, meditation or simply encourage relationship between…