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VR Exposure Therapy for Phobias: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know
Are you wondering how to help your patients face their biggest fears without overwhelming them? For millions of people worldwide, phobias are more than a discomfort—they are life-altering. In the U.S. alone, nearly 10% of adults struggle with specific phobias each year, disrupting their ability to function in everyday life. In fact, one survey found…
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How Virtual Reality Is Changing Surgery Preparation
Seeing is Believing: Medical Imaging Takes a Sharp Dive into the Future thanks to Virtual Reality (VR) Having been utterly amazed by the achievements brought about by Virtual Reality (VR), Dr. Glenn Pait, Director and Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Services at University of Arkansas Little Rock said its an experience he…
How Virtual Reality Is Helping Paraplegics Regain Control of Their Bodies
Virtual Reality (VR) Technology May Offer Hope to Those Who Thought They’d Never Walk Again Spinal cord injuries can have a devastating effect on a person’s life. However, the list of potential treatment methods continues to grow. VR may offer a closer path to a full recovery, which would have seemed impossible to many not…
How Virtual Reality and Telesurgery are Bridging the Gap Between Patients and Surgeons
A Brief Take on Telesurgery Virtual Reality (VR) Telesurgery Robotic surgery isn’t a new concept. There’s even a mesmerizing video of a robot perform surgery on a grape. This is technology dates back to more than a decade, but it has just recently experienced the most changes. And it’s all because of Virtual Reality (VR). Over…
5 Ways Virtual Reality Is Disrupting the Healthcare Industry
Virtual Reality (VR) is Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry in many Unexpected Ways Unexpected, because whenever VR is mentioned, entertainment and games are what comes to mind for most people. However, VR has positively changed the lives of many people suffering from several medical conditions, while also significantly improving the effectiveness of clinicians and physicians’ work…
Will Virtual Reality Replace Painkillers?
Straight Answer: Yes. Virtual Reality is Bound for Takeoff After successfully live streaming a colon cancer surgery performed with VR technology at the Royal London hospital in 2016, lead surgeon Dr. Shafi Ahmed concluded: “I believe that VR can revolutionize surgical education and training, particularly for developing countries.” Indeed, VR is among the most promising developments…
How Virtual Reality Is Revolutionizing Surgeon Training Programs
VR Technology Makes it Easier Than Ever for Surgeons to Practice Difficult Procedures Virtual reality is improving the quality of healthcare throughout the world in many ways. Helping surgeons train more effectively is one of them. Surgeons must practice operations and procedures numerous times to boost their skills. This isn’t easy when there are…