Search Tag: virtual reality

IMAGING Management

How-virtual-reality-can-lower-patient-pain-anxiety-during-ultrasound-guided-biopsies

2024 13 Mar

  Millions of patients undergo image-guided breast biopsy annually. Studies show that some patients, especially women, often anticipate and experience pain during these procedures despite the use of local anaesthesia. Anxiety is a common accompaniment to pain during these biopsies and is influenced by various factors such as concerns over biopsy...Read more

Ultrasound

How-virtual-reality-can-lower-patient-pain-anxiety-during-ultrasound-guided-biopsies

2024 13 Mar

  Millions of patients undergo image-guided breast biopsy annually. Studies show that some patients, especially women, often anticipate and experience pain during these procedures despite the use of local anaesthesia. Anxiety is a common accompaniment to pain during these biopsies and is influenced by various factors such as concerns over biopsy...Read more

ICU Management

Fresenius-medical-care-heart-and-lung-enables-ecmo-simulation-in-virtual-reality

2022 25 Oct

VR app for extracorporeal heart and lung support at ESCIM LIVES 2022 Fresenius Medical Care’s heart & lung division Xenios AG presents its virtual reality application at ESCIM LIVES congress in Paris. Visitors can discover a fictitious ECMO case and interactive hands-on experiences.   Fresenius Medical Care’s heart & lung division Xenios...Read more

Executive Health Management

Shift-medical-2022

2022 21 Sep

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IT Management

Virtual-reality-app-reduces-common-phobias

2022 19 Jul

Results from a trial published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry show a 75% reduction in phobia symptoms after six weeks of a treatment programme using a combination of Virtual Reality 360-degree video exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.  The phobia patients were studied using a headset and a smartphone app...Read more

IT Management

Diagnostic-point-in-a-vr-version

2022 23 Jun

An innovative approach to innovation sounds... interesting? Join us now for an unforgettable telemedicine adventure in virtual reality! You may already be familiar with our Diagnostic Point , but if you are not, be sure to take a look at the  article  where we described in detail how the Prevention Kiosk works and what it is&nbsRead more

IT Management

Virtual-reality-exercise-improves-mental-wellbeing

2022 21 Jun

A new study shows that virtual training can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety. Psychosocial stress refers to the stress experienced in social situations such as social judgment, rejection, and performance evaluation. These findings provide further evidence that virtual training can produce acute cognitive and neural benefits. The research is published...Read more

IT Management

Penumbra-introduces-next-generation-real-r-y-seriestm-expanding-virtual-reality-healthcare-platform

2022 31 Mar

Latest offering of REAL Immersive System joins the REAL i-Series as part of a comprehensive virtual reality-based healthcare platform aimed to address a wide range of conditions for more than 50 million patients in the U.S. Expanded content library features activities that can be customized through enhanced therapist interface, supported by considerable...Read more

IT Management

Vr-for-rare-diseases-identification

2021 24 Apr

A team of researchers from Austria have developed an immersive virtual reality platform for visualisation of protein interactions and identification of genetic aberrations in the human body.   You might also like: The use of virtual reality (VR) in haemodialysis patients helps alleviate the side symptoms such as fatigue,...Read more

IT Management

Vr-for-side-symptom-alleviation

2021 26 Feb

The use of virtual reality (VR) in haemodialysis patients helps alleviate the side symptoms such as fatigue, lightheadedness and nausea, a new study shows (Hernandez et al. 2021).   You might also like: A new virtual reality-based method reassesses the approach to agency and body ownership in motor control and looks promising for rehabilitation...Read more

IT Management

Vr-for-better-motor-control

2021 23 Jan

A new virtual reality-based method reassesses the approach to agency and body ownership in motor control and looks promising for rehabilitation purposes, especially in elderly patients.   You might also like: Digital Healthcare Focus: Integrating Telerehabilitation in Rehabilitation Care   The accuracy of motor control depends...Read more

ICU Management

Feasibility-and-potential-benefits-of-immersive-virtual-reality-in-the-intensive-care-unit

2020 19 May

Virtual reality (VR) is a developing technology with much current interest in its potential to improve patient outcome in a variety of clinical settings. Critically ill patients, their relatives and intensive care unit (ICU) staff are all at high risk of stress and anxiety and patients often experience pain. This study explores the potential benefits...Read more

Executive Health Management

The-future-is-digital

2020 09 Mar

The debate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) versus healthcare personnel shows no sign of abating. While we can safely say that the role of physicians is not under any serious threat from technology, AI will be critical in managing data for more efficient diagnosis, workflow and patient care. ‘The Future is Digital’ offers exciting views on data...Read more

Executive Health Management

Surgical-template-design-and-guided-surgery-with-virtual-reality-in-medicine

2020 09 Mar

Summary: Computer scientists in Pisa are developing Virtual Reality software that shows how 3D technology from dentistry can be applied to the imaging space. Virtual Reality (VR) is an increasingly applied technology in medicine and surgery. The possibility for the user to experience a totally immersive three-dimensional environment, together...Read more

IT Management

Could-ar-and-vr-replace-3d-printing-in-imaging-space

2019 11 Dec

Early applications of 3D printing technology in medicine have been made in the field of imaging, enabling radiology departments to be of more help to care teams by providing clinicians and surgeons with printed models of anatomical structures. You might also like: The Future of Radiology Training There is a new kid on the block that is...Read more

IT Management

9-tech-trends-taking-off-in-2020

2019 11 Nov

Technology continues to transform healthcare through increased efficiency in work processes, leading to better delivery of care. For the incoming year, 2020, expect growing applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning aimed at advancing disease risk prediction. Expanding AI use will likely have a ripple effect, such as in genomic...Read more

IMAGING Management

The-future-of-radiology-training

2019 07 Oct

Leveraging technology, particularly simulation and virtual reality (VR) , is an effective way to prepare medical students for the future of radiology, according to experts in this field of medicine. Residency largely consists of memorising for exams but incorporating technology in radiology residency training programmes will mean less of a need...Read more

ICU Management

Virtual-reality-in-the-intensive-care-unit-state-of-play-and-future-prospects

2019 26 Sep

An overview of the practical uses of virtual reality in the ICU and the benefits it can provide. One way of defining virtual reality (VR) is as the set of techniques and systems required for human beings to enter computer-generated synthetic worlds. VR techniques are based on real-time interaction with an artificial immersive world using behavioural...Read more

ICU Management

Virtual-reality-experience-in-the-picu

2019 30 May

A pilot study at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago An overview of the virtual reality programme at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its potential benefits on patient outcomes. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has introduced virtual reality into their paediatric intensive...Read more

Executive Health Management

Healthcare-and-industry-partner-for-tech-innovation

2019 22 May

Implementing emerging technologies in healthcare: incentives, challenges and successes  How a healthcare hub can bring industry and healthcare together to foster tech exploration and development for better care. Technology opens up new opportunities, and we expect implementation. Use of the new possibilities is now taken for...Read more

IMAGING Management

Gaming-joy-in-radiology-education

2019 23 Apr

Radiology residency programs find the fun in learning by leveraging cutting edge technologies. A new comprehensive review on r adiology education using gaming technology, presents valuable insight into the value of gaming , game types and gaming principles, artificial intelligence applications and continued education.  The study published in...Read more

IMAGING Management

Sir2019-vr-powers-ir-s-with-real-time-3d-view-inside-the-patient

2019 26 Mar

 #SIR19ATX:  Innovative technology improves efficiency of interventional radiology treatments increasing portability and patient access to IR AUSTIN, TEXAS — Immersive virtual reality (VR) may enable interventional radiologists to improve treatments using real-time 3D images from inside a patient’s blood vessels. New research presented...Read more

IT Management

Virtual-hospital-app-becomes-reality

2019 19 Mar

With the launch of Samitivej "Virtual Hospital" app, Thai patients will have a convenient way to consult with specialist doctors – anywhere they are and anytime they want to. In addition to teleconsultation services, the online hospital also offers home delivery of medication or home visits to take blood samples (Test@Home). You might also...Read more

Executive Health Management

Future-of-ultrasound-where-are-we-going

2019 22 Feb

CEUS for children, ultrasound simulation and gamification models for training and education, EFSUMB initiatives.   Prof. Sidhu, EFSUMB president, talks to Healthmanagement.org about his ECR 2019 presentations: using ultrasound simulation models as tools for training and education, the greatest potential in combining ultrasound with contrast-enhanced...Read more

Executive Health Management

Innovation-in-paediatric-rehabilitation

2019 22 Feb

A challenge and an opportunity   Review of innovative technologies used at the ALYN Hospital Paediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Centre in Jerusalem; past and future technological trends in the field worldwide, including technologies relating to augmented communication, neuro- and movement-sensing, miniaturisation, powered mobility, virtual...Read more

IMAGING Management

Future-of-ultrasound-ed-gamification-vr

2019 13 Feb

Executive Summary Prof. Paul Sidhu , President of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology ( EFSUMB ), shares with Healthmanagement.org a preview of his presentations at the forthcoming ECR 2019 .  The use of ultrasound simulation models as tools in training and education is among the important...Read more

Executive Health Management

T4-human-physiology-conference-tools-trends-techniques-technology

2019 12 Aug

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Health Management

Committing-to-the-future-of-medicine

2018 25 Jan

  The future is not so far off as a new book on future healthcare shows   A new book released by Jacobs Institute has its finger on the pulse of the lightning-speed changes happening in healthcare and how stakeholders will need to adapt to stay ahead.   Peering into the future of healthcare is less about predictions and more about...Read more

Health Management

The-future-of-augmented-reality-in-healthcare

2018 25 Jan

S m a r t t e c h n o l o g i e s s h a p i ng t he f u t u r e.   An overview   and   look to the futu r e of h o w augmen t ed r eality   (AR) is being   wide ly adop t ed in the healthca r...Read more