How virtual reality gaming can promote men's health
A first-of-its kind study has found that virtual reality gaming may be effective in promoting men's awareness of testicular diseases and increasing testicular self-examination.
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Information Science: News and Research on Virtual Reality
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Virtual reality reduces anxiety among caregivers of children having surgery, study finds
Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 ...
Oct 14, 2023
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Using augmented reality to reduce stress for patients preparing for surgery
A team of medical specialists and computer scientists at the University of Miami has found that walking patients through an upcoming surgical procedure using augmented reality (AR) reduces anxiety levels. In their study, ...
New VR 'superhero therapy' crushes chronic pain
We've all heard of the Incredible Hulk, the green-skinned, muscular superhero with limitless strength. So imagine what you could do if you could assume his persona and power?
Aug 10, 2023
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Virtual reality gives nurses first-hand experience in de-escalating aggression, without the risk
"F... you and f... this place—I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS S...!"
Aug 7, 2023
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Can VR help find the next generation of basketball stars?
A study shows how virtual reality could be used by basketball coaches to scout new talent and improve training.
May 16, 2023
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How the brain's 'internal compass' works
Scientists have gained new insights into the part of the brain that gives us a sense of direction, by tracking neural activity with the latest advances in brain imaging techniques. The findings shed light on how the brain ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Virtual reality platform developed for context-dependent cognitive research in rodents
In a study published online in Neuroscience Bulletin, the researchers from Dr. Xu Chun's Lab and Dr. Wen Yunqing at the Institute of Neuroscience, Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology of the ...
Nov 11, 2022
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Finally, the real answer why your best ideas come during showering
Being in the shower is the classic example. Your mind wanders. Then, all of the sudden, eureka! A new insight or creative breakthrough occurs.
Oct 5, 2022
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VR in the OR: Virtual reality found to reduce need for sedation during hand surgery
With conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis on the rise, U.S. hand surgeons perform more than half a million procedures each year. Patients undergoing hand surgery commonly receive a regional anesthetic ...
Sep 21, 2022
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