Palliative care is necessary to ensure comfort and an improved quality of life towards the end of one’s life when enduring chronic or fatal diseases. With the …
[Read more...] about Virtual relaxation therapy reduces distress in end-of-life care
Mental Health
AI Therapy companion ‘replika’ gains traction among lonely students
In a recent study published in the journal Mental Health Research, researchers investigated the young adult mental health outcomes of using a GPT3-enabled …
[Read more...] about AI Therapy companion ‘replika’ gains traction among lonely students
Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker— Artisight nabs $42M for smart hospital tech; Vita Health raises $22.5M
A new year brings a new approach to tracking health tech and digital health investments. Fierce Healthcare is switching from a continuous fundraising tracker …
2024 Outlook: Despite hurdles, stakeholders bullish on VR in behavioral health
Though often associated with gaming, virtual reality (VR) is a technology rapidly evolving in healthcare. From pain management to enabling more efficient …
[Read more...] about 2024 Outlook: Despite hurdles, stakeholders bullish on VR in behavioral health
VA deepens partnership with AppliedVR to expand access to immersive therapeutics
The Veterans Health Administration is tapping AppliedVR to expand military veterans' access to virtual reality-based therapy for chronic lower back pain. The …