It’s no secret that we have a problem with prescription pain killers in this country. With VR, we can reduce consumption of pain killers for procedural pain and anxiety. Read this story about a 10-year-old, Blaine, who’s pain and discomfort was drastically reduced by allowing him to play immersive VR/360 video games during uncomfortable procedures.…

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“According to the Lancet commission on global surgery, the surgical workforce would have to double to meet the needs of basic surgical care for the developing world by 2030.” Those are big numbers. Educators in medical training see VR as a way to efficiently train large number of students simultaneously. Not only will this drive…

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Ground-breaking VR technology is allowing multiple scientists to see inside human cell simultaneously, giving researchers a 3D tool to improve doctor interaction and help analyze how cancer drugs work. Take a look at this video to see the revolutionary practice in action. VR technology is the future. #medical #VR #Virtualreality #VRtraining #innovative #prevalent #immersive #education…

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If you are a nurse, studying to become a CRNA, wouldn’t you like to test your skills in a high fidelity simulation lab before you joined a team in a real OR? You can at the University of Buffalo’s School of Nursing. UB School of Nursing  And soon, you’ll see how Crosswater has captured the CRNA…

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Have you ever thought about how far medical technology has come? Have you considered what new advancements are still to come? Well, the future is here. Companies are using futuristic, VR technology to simplify complex surgery, manage rehab, relieve pain, soothe social anxiety associated with autism, train the doctors of the future and much more.…

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Virtual and Augmented reality are commonly used by doctors for medical research and training. Take a look at this article to get some insight into the new, exciting methods being employed by medical professionals. Crosswater is heavily involved in the production of VR content for medical applications. Contact Crosswater at (716) 884-8486, crosswater.net, Facebook Messenger,…

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Read how one physician’s experience as a patient opened her eyes to a new approach in dealing with her own patients. Virtual Reality is another way that physicians can gain new insight into patient experiences that may lead to more empathetic responses. Just one more way that #VR is #changing the medical world. Contact Crosswater at (716) 884-8486, crosswater.net,…

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VR/AR technology is transforming how medical professionals prepare for real-world situations in the operating room. Imagine confronting intense surgeries and making life or death decisions, without the virtual patient being at actual risk. With repeated performances in VR, medical professionals are afforded multiple opportunities to get it right, so that when a real surgery does…

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