President of Virtual Reality Medical Institute (VRMI) in Brussels, Belgium. Executive VP Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC), based in San Diego and Los Angeles, California. CEO of Interactive Media Institute a 501c3 non-profit Clinical Instructor in Department of Psychiatry at UCSD Founder of CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy, & Social Networking Conference Visiting Professor at Catholic University Milan.
By Mark D. Wiederhold & Brenda K. Wiederhold Recent studies show that pain affects 13% to 53% of the population throughout the world, making pain management one of the highest…read more →
➣ By Daniel Stevens When most think of fashion, we tend to think of chic models, latest trends, beautiful garments, and innovative designs. The clothing industry has generated billions in…read more →
➣ Giulio Jacucci Behavioral technology should ideally be always with users, should not burden them with additional devices or force them to learn new interfaces, and should be flexibly applicable…read more →
By Christopher V. Maani Regardless of how we opine on the current state of healthcare reform, most would agree that pain management is a right, not a privilege. Both the…read more →
➣ By Toni Giorgino et al. Recovery from a stroke begins in the acute unit and it is articulated into a series of intensive and extensive rehabilitation protocols. Despite the…read more →
By Dr. David A. Thomas, NIH/NIDA Dear Reader, The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the United States Department of Health & Human Services, with an annual budget…read more →
➣ By Brenda K. Wiederhold What if the thought of entering the enclosed space of an elevator terrified you so badly that you decided to climb the seven flights of…read more →
Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) are critical tools for medical therapies that incorporate virtual reality as a basis for treatment. Therapists use HMDs as tools to aid in stimulating emotions, reactions, and…read more →
➣ By Giuseppe Riva Since 1986, when the computer scientist and author Jaron Lanier used the term for the first time, “virtual reality” (VR) has been usually described as a…read more →
Dear Reader, As I write this, I have a headache. I am in good company– 45 million other Americans will suffer from chronic headaches this year. Wouldn’t you be outraged…read more →