Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes …
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A VRforHealth Interview with Physician and Committed VR Innovator, Dr José Ferrer Costa
The culture at BSA is all about pushing boundaries. Whether it’s dabbling in robotics or pioneering VR applications like the projects I manage, the support and …
Virtual reality vs. opioids: clinical trial of non-pharmacological pain management during burn wound care
In a recent study published in PLOS Digital Health, researchers assessed the feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmaceutical …
Mount Sinai secures $6.2 million grant to expand the Cohen Center for Recovery From Complex Chronic Illnesses
Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced a $6.2 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The grant will …
Assessing unintended consequences in AI-based neurosurgical training
Virtual reality simulators can help learners improve their technical skills faster and with no risk to patients. In the field of neurosurgery, they allow …
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