5 uses of virtual reality in medicine
Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that provides visual, sound and even tactile effects to the user. It allows complete immersion in the virtual scenario, as if the person was actually present there. It requires using technologies with...
Glasses and coronavirus: study indicates a reduction of the risk of contamination by up to three times
Since last year, scientists raised the hypothesis that glasses help to bar the contamination by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through the eyes. This is because this region is also an open door for the virus, as well as a source of contagion. Now, a recent study...
Unprecedented artificial corneal transplant restores sight to elderly man
Currently, it is estimated that 1.5 million people worldwide lose their vision each year due to corneal injuries and diseases. Thus, problems in this membrane are the third largest global cause of visual impairment, behind only cataracts and glaucoma. Even though...
With Eyer, research detects retina alteration in severe covid-19 patients
A research carried out in two referral centers for covid-19 in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) identified alteration in the retina of patients hospitalized in serious condition. The study occurred in May 2020, in the clinical hospitals Mario Lioni and from Jacarepaguá, and was...
Phelcom brings innovative technology to fight against diabetes
About 500 patients were examined free of charge by the Brazilian startup in the context of World Diabetes Day.
Health Surveillance approves Phelcom production line
Quality Management System and productive area of 160 m2 were audited and approved for registration in Anvisa.
Phelcom selected for the International Startups Week
The initiative was organized by the Albert Einstein Hospital in partnership with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
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