XRHealth, formerly known as VRHealth is the leader in extended reality and therapeutic applications, announced today that they are partnering with Healing Healthcare Systems, Inc. to provide virtual reality (VR) relaxation videos to over 1,000 hospitals throughout the nation. XRHealth offers medical facilities their flagship product, the VRHealth Platform which includes a variety of VR medical apps: cognitive assessment and training apps, motor function apps, pain management apps, and behavioral
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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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CHLA Innovation Studio Launches Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon
The Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is launching the first-ever Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon taking place April 12-14, 2019 at BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the global corporate venture and incubation arm of the Boston Consulting Group. By bringing together physicians and nurses on the front lines of pediatric medicine with engineers, developers, and experts in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and gaming, the Hackathon’s aim is to encourage development,
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Study: VR-AI Therapy Cuts Night Flashes in Half for Cancer Patients
A new clinical study from VRHealth cites that breast cancer patients reduced hot flashes and night sweats by 50% using VR-AI therapy coaching environment. In addition, study participants reported significant improvements in their sleep quality and fewer disruptions to their daily lives following a three-week experiment with the VR solution. VRHealth is a digital health company focused on helping clinicians better manage their patients' care via specialized virtual reality (VR) technology
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VRHealth Launches First Telehealth VR Medical Platform
VRHealth, a Boston and Israel-based digital health company providing specialized virtual reality (VR) technology solutions and data analysis, today announced the launch of the first telehealth-VR medical platform that includes apps specifically designed for consumers to use at home. VR Health is participating in AARP Innovation Labs. As part of the company’s collaboration with AARP, VRhealth has a residency in AARP Innovation Lab and is integrating core features of its product into the “Health
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FundamentalVR Inks 3-Year Partnership with Mayo Clinic to Co-Develop Surgical VR Simulations, Raises Additional $1.4M
FundamentalVR, a London-based virtual reality (VR) training, and data analysis technology startup, today announced a three-year strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic to co-develop new VR simulations leveraging haptic (sense of touch) technology for general surgical procedures, patient-specific modeling and emerging interfaces for robotic surgery.Additional $1.4M in FundingIn addition, the company has raised an additional $1.4 million in funding from existing investor Tern Plc. The company plans
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Virtual Reality: 4 Ways Mixed Reality Helps Pediatric Patients
Hospitals can be depressing, scary or boring, making people feel isolated and out of the loop. But this experience is several times more challenging for children, especially those in need of prolonged treatment. There can be unpleasant tests and procedures, strict visiting rules, and not so many available activities to entertain or distract young patients.Thankfully, technology is ready to alleviate hospital stay for the youngest patients, as mixed reality gradually integrates with pediatric
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VRHealth, Oculus Team Up to Power Virtual Reality Wellness Solutions for Patients
VRHealth, a Boston, MA-based healthcare technology company providing specialized virtual reality (VR) technology solutions and data analysis, today announced that they are teaming up with Oculus to deliver their newest health and wellness solutions using Oculus products. Virtual Reality solutions have the potential to be transformative for the healthcare industry since the immersive experience and ability to monitor progress has enormous potential benefits for patients, doctors, and healthcare
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