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FacilitationSeptember 3, 2024Publication of Distance Simulation Educator Guidelines in Healthcare
Since 2020, many healthcare simulation centers have become familiar with the term “distance simulation.” The ability to provide distance simulation…
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SurgerySeptember 2, 2024Use of XR in Spinal Surgery and Incorporation of Surgical Theater Tool
The Hoag Health System recently reported that “the future of spine surgery is here.” This is because the first augmented…
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Laerdal MedicalSeptember 2, 2024Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition Offers Optimized Mixed Reality Camera System
Camera systems have come to play an important role across healthcare simulation as they promote true-to-life visual fidelity and maximize…
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Virtual RealityDecember 24, 2025
Introduction to XR Technologies in Healthcare Simulation
The field of healthcare simulation has greatly benefited from advancing technologies, especially regarding the use of extended reality (XR). This…
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Augmented RealityJanuary 8, 2026Mixed Reality in Medical Education: Transforming Access to Healthcare Simulation Training
Healthcare professionals require the highest quality training to ensure outcomes are optimized. While they themselves have put their lives at…
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Virtual RealityJanuary 8, 2026
How Lucid Reality Labs Supports Medical Device Manufacturers with VR Training Tools
Virtual reality has become an important element of healthcare simulation education and training. As VR technologies continue to advance, an…
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CommunityJanuary 8, 2026Explore XR Podcast Features HealthySimulation.com Founder Lance Baily
Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular, and have emerged across the healthcare simulation space to offer simulationists and learners guidance and…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026GIGXR Helps Nursing Programs Teach Clinical Reasoning, Meet Clinical Simulation Requirements
Helping future nursing professionals master vital skills of observation, diagnosis and treatment has never been more important. Specifically, as clinical…
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Mixed RealityAugust 21, 2024Digital Twin in Healthcare Simulation: Expanding Learning Opportunities into Virtual Spaces
Healthcare simulation relies on models, manikins and digital representations to simulate elements of professional care. Referred to as “digital twin,”…
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Augmented RealityJanuary 8, 2026GIGXR Launches Holographic Standardized Patients for Remote Clinical Simulation Training
Today GIGXR, provider of the extended reality (XR) GIG Immersive Learning System for instructor-led teaching and training, has officially launched…
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Virtual RealitySeptember 5, 2024Epic Games Supports Precision OS: Orthopedic Surgery Training in VR Using Unreal Engine
Orthopedic surgery is no game. Get it right, and a patient’s life can be transformed for the better. Get it…
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Mixed RealityAugust 30, 2024Now We Can Render Ourselves Into Mixed VR Thanks to Imverse
What if we could render our own bodies inside our VR experience, creating a more seemless transition between the two…
