The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with …
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Virtual Reality: Expanding Haptic Applications in Medical Simulation Beyond Specialized Surgical Training
Image credit and text: Gijs den Butter and Natalia Alvarez, Guest Authors VRforHealth is very grateful to Gijs den Butter and Natalia Alvarez for their …
HHS proposes new cybersecurity requirements as first major HIPAA update in 10 years
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule days before the new year began that would hold healthcare organizations to a higher standard …
🎮 #SundayResearchDive: VR for Stress and Pain Management in Surgery
📝 Study Overview: This week, we explore Sargut et al.’s study, “Virtual reality in surgery: minimizing stress and pain in patients undergoing minor surgical …
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Miniature VR headsets unlock insights into spatial memory and brain disorders
In recent years, mice have entered a new arena – virtual reality – and now Cornell University researchers have built mini VR headsets to more fully immerse …
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