Today I had the privilege of speaking at The Chicago School about technology and serious mental illness. We covered apps, wearables, virtual reality (VR), and …
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Prenatal training may reduce postpartum depression risk in women with previous births
Researchers have shown that prenatal training may reduce the risk of postnatal depression in women, - but only if they have previously had a baby. This …
Virtual reality and music may help lower blood pressure during emergencies
A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can help to reduce patients' blood pressure significantly within 15 …
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From lab to living room: Revolutionary Utah bionic arm enters first home trial
At age 16, Alexander “Avi” Davidson fell 35 feet from the top of a telephone pole, an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to the …
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Virtual reality distraction helps claustrophobic patients complete cardiac scans
Patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia can have difficulty completing important cardiac imaging, including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and …