Researchers at Wayne State University and Johns Hopkins University are exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) to reduce stress in young adults suffering from …
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VR technology proves better than anti-anxiety meds in coronary angiography
Patients undergoing coronary angiography often experience anxiety both before and during the procedure, often treated by the administration of anti-anxiety …
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🧠#SundayResearchDive – Virtual Reality Navigation for Early Alzheimer’s Detection
Most conditions with long silent phases, like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are only detected late because we rely on subjective cognitive tests or biomarkers that …
Impaired spatial orientation found in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Individuals with an increased risk for dementia due to Alzheimer's disease can have impaired spatial orientation skills. DZNE researchers come to this …
Discovering the brain’s internal compass through virtual reality
Zhengang Lu and Russell Epstein, from the University of Pennsylvania, led a study to explore how people maintain their sense of direction while navigating …
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