Virtual reality innovations are often believed to be speculative technologies that haven't yet found practical applications. People think of gamers and hobbyists wearing a headset or goggles and peering into a synthetic reality. But virtual reality isn't so virtual anymore. Using virtual reality to win the battle with cancerOnComfort founder Diane Jooris, had practical experience in mind/body therapies, including hypnosis, to alleviate the challenges of fighting cancer while at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Depositphotos - WavebreakmediaThe company currently has five virtual reality-based applications in trials to improve care and treatment efficacy for cancer patients.

Source: Forbes September 09, 2017 15:11 UTC