Eran Orr, Founder of XRHealth
XR stands for extended reality. Basically, it's an umbrella term covering the VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality) technologies. All three are already involved or will be involved in healthcare. In the very near future, you will be able to “swipe” between all three within an application. Different combinations of the technologies will be used to provide specific health benefits, eventually all within a single platform.
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5G in Healthcare: 7 Advantages & Disadvantages for Providers to Know
It’s a fact. The more bandwidth-intensive connected medical devices and mobile devices our hospitals deploy, the more we are straining our health IT infrastructures. Something has to give. Many communications leaders see 5G technology’s real-time high bandwidth and lower latency access as powerful new technology features that are needed to expand healthcare applications’ capabilities and the functioning of medical devices, robotics, and mobile devices. Some say 5G will be transformative. Others
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Healium Partners with XRHealth to Power VR With Emotions
XRHealth, formerly known as VRHealth, a provider of extended reality and therapeutic applications announced it is opening their platform to third-party developers to create robust VR healthcare experiences. A noteworthy partnership created through the open platform is Healium that enables patients to “see” and power VR technology through their emotions.Healium: Powering VR With EmotionsApproximately 75% to 90% of all doctor visits are due to stress-related issues. Healium developed a
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Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Reveals 5th Class of 11 Digital Health Startups
Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, today announced 11 new digital health startups selected to participate in its fifth class from across the United States and Europe. From artificial intelligence to a smart brace for knee replacement patients, these innovative healthcare-focused startups are working to transform health and healthcare delivery as part of the Los Angeles-based accelerator program. Through their innovations, the companies seek to address some of healthcare’s most pressing challenges,
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Mount Sinai Launches Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced the launch of a new center dedicated to advancing the delivery of health care through research, development, and implementation of innovative artificial intelligence tools and technologies. The Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health in Manhattan to combine artificial intelligence with data science and genomics in a standalone site. The building will enable researchers to enhance their
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XRHealth, VirZOOM Partner to Transform the Power of Virtual Reality Exercise for Providers and Patients
XRHealth, formerly known as VRHealth, a provider of extended reality and therapeutic applications, today announced a partnership with VirZOOM, which will transform the power of VR exercise for hospitals, rehab centers and patients – equipping them to use this technology inside their home. Providers will be able to access data remotely, gaining more insight into how patients are using the joint technology.VirZOOM /VRHealth Integration BenefitsVirZOOM sells its well-reviewed VR Fitness solutions
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Medivis Granted FDA 510(k) Clearance for Surgical Augmented Reality Platform
Medivis, a New York City-based medical technology company harnessing augmented reality and artificial intelligence to advance surgical visualization has received 510(k) clearance for clinical use in the operating room by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Most medical procedures are performed relatively blindly, with surgeons having to reconstruct slices of 2D imaging data in the “mind’s eye” to make it actionable. Founded by neurosurgeon Osamah Choudhry, MD and radiologist Christopher
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Fundamental Surgery Becomes First VR Surgical Training Simulation to Gain CPD Accreditation
Fundamental Surgery becomes the first VR surgical training simulation with haptics to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
FundamentalVR, developers of
immersive training technology for the surgical community, has announced its
platform Fundamental Surgery, which combines
virtual reality with haptics (the sense of touch), has received Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) accreditation by The Royal College of
Surgeons. The accreditation
marks
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CHLA Announces 10 Semi-Finalists from Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon
The Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), today announced10 semi-finalists from the first ever Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon, which took place April 12-14, 2019 at BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV) in Manhattan Beach (CA), the global corporate venture and incubation arm of the Boston Consulting Group. This hackathon brought together 185 enthusiastic participants, including physicians and nurses on the front lines of pediatric medicine, engineers, developers, and experts in
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Vuzix, VSee Launches Telemedicine Smart Glasses Solution
Vusix, a supplier of Smart Glasses
and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced it is
partnering with VSee, San Jose-based telemedicine
company, to provide a smart glasses telemedicine solution for real-time video. Adding
HIPAA-compliant live video chat to the Vuzix smart glasses line means real-time
video doctor visits, surgical training, medical equipment training, and more.
VSee provides a HIPAA-compliant video telehealth and
telemedicine video conferencing solution
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