What You Should Know:
- Nursing education programs are increasingly turning to advanced technologies like generative AI (GenAI) and virtual reality (VR) to better prepare students for the demands of modern patient care, according to a new survey conducted by Wolters Kluwer Health and the National League for Nursing (NLN).
- The "Future of Technology in Nursing Education" survey, conducted every four years since 2016, polled over 300 nursing school deans and faculty to gauge evolving
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Virtual Reality
Highmark Covers AppliedVR’s RelieVRx for Chronic Back Pain
What You Should Know:
- Highmark, a commercial health insurance plan, has announced coverage for RelieVRx, a virtual reality-based therapy for chronic low back pain.
- This landmark decision makes RelieVRx accessible to over four million Highmark members.
A Breakthrough Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
RelieVRx is a fully immersive VR experience designed to empower individuals with skills for managing chronic low back pain (CLBP). Clinically proven to reduce pain intensity
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Luminopia’s Amblyopia Treatment Gains Coverage from Highmark
What You Should Know:
- Luminopia, a digital health company focused on treating neuro-visual disorders, announced today that Highmark has approved coverage for its FDA-cleared therapy for children with amblyopia.
- This decision marks a significant milestone for Luminopia, as it expands access to its innovative treatment for a condition that affects millions of children.
What is Amblyopia?
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a leading cause of vision loss in
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TRIPP Launches Kōkua XR, AI-Powered Meditation in VR
What You Should Know:
- TRIPP, a wellness technology company, announced the launch of Kōkua XR, an AI-powered meditation guide available in virtual reality.
- Building on the success of its mobile version, Kōkua XR leverages TRIPP’s vast dataset of user experiences to deliver highly personalized and interactive meditation sessions.
Kōkua XR: A Personalized Wellness Experience
Named after the Hawaiian concept of selfless care and support, Kōkua XR analyzes users’ mood data
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Carolina Caring to Bring Virtual Reality Experiences to Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Rendever, a virtual reality (VR) company focused on enhancing the lives of older adults, announced a partnership with Lenovo to bring VR experiences to patients at Carolina Caring, a non-profit healthcare provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve the quality of life for seniors by offering them immersive and engaging VR experiences, even if their physical mobility is limited.
Expanding Seniors' Horizons Through VR
Rendever's VR
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Virtual Reality Relief for Workers’ Compensation: AppliedVR Launches RelieVRx® Program
What You Should Know:
- AppliedVR, a leader in immersive therapeutic solutions, has announced the launch of their flagship product, RelieVRx®, into the workers' compensation market. This FDA-authorized virtual reality (VR) program is the first of its kind to offer comprehensive, non-pharmacological treatment for chronic lower back pain (CLBP
- AppliedVR's RelieVRx® program signifies a significant advancement in pain management for workers' compensation claims.
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AR/VR in Healthcare: Why Collaboration is its Most Important Use
Throughout history, new and emerging technologies have helped revolutionize and advance the field of medicine, allowing medical professionals to develop groundbreaking new procedures, work towards cures to previously incurable diseases, and much more. Healthcare practitioners are always looking for ways to use emerging technologies to transform their work, and today one of the top technologies available to revolutionize the healthcare space is Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality
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Osso VR Launches Immersive Medical Training App for Apple Vision Pro
What You Should Know:
- Osso VR, the leader in immersive procedural training launches Osso Health, a medical training app designed for Apple Vision Pro.
- Now available on the App Store, Osso Health leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to create an optimized learning experience for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Bringing the Operating Room to Life
Osso Health seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, transporting users into a
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3 Ways to Get Started With AR and VR Technology in Healthcare
Augmented reality and virtual reality are innovative technologies that can provide tremendous benefits to the healthcare industry, bringing a deeper understanding of complex medical concepts to healthcare professionals and patients alike. Already, the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, telemedicine, and interoperability have begun to shift how healthcare is delivered; away from care that's centered around disease management and toward care that’s more
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VR Mask for PTSD Shows Promise in Decentralized Trial, Aims for FDA Breakthrough Designation
What You Should Know:
- Curavit Clinical Research, a leader in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) for digital therapeutics (DTx), successfully completed a study for the Sana Device, a virtual reality (VR) mask aiming to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
- Overall, this study represents a significant step forward in the development of VR-based treatments for PTSD. If approved, the Sana Device could offer a valuable tool for patients struggling with this
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