Big business ahead in VR-aided pain management

Virtual reality is believed effective in pain management for its ability to “swamp the brain” with so much sensory stimulation that some pain signals get crowded out. MRI studies have shown this effect in action.

In an Aug. 29 article, Bloomberg.com references the imaging research and looks at the potential for VR to grow as vendor competition heats up and prices come down: 

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Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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