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Virtual reality games help kids in the clinic, but what should parents know about safe use at home?

An increasing number of games are now using virtual reality because of its ability to create appealing immersive worlds. Is VR any different from a normal computer game? Children's Hospital Los ...
Chicago Tribune

Virtual reality headsets ease treatments for young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospitals

As one of 27 certified child specialists employed by Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn and its sister hospital in Park Ridge, Annie Myren employs a variety of creative strategies to help ...
The Conversation

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger. How can parents keep children safe?

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”. VR ...
Kaleido Scope

Study shows how virtual reality could train children to achieve adult pedestrian functioning

David Schwebel, Ph.D., associate vice president for Research Facilities and Infrastructure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, developed an immersive virtual reality kiosk simulator and a ...