Emerging Technologies
A recent study found patients using virtual reality while undergoing hand surgery required less anesthesia during surgery.
Also, Olympus has come up with the third-generation Visera Elite surgical visualisation platform for endoscopic procedures.
It can also predict falls by using AI and a deep sensing camera that observes a wearer's movement.
One of the projects will develop a digital navigator to support people with chronic conditions.
Also, CureApp is getting $77 million in investment from the Sawai Group as part of their license deal.
It features more than 1,200 combinations of randomised simulated situations in a hospital ward.
The startup's tool records and transcribes conversations between providers and patients, and then organizes relevant information about health conditions, symptoms and next steps.
Also, US-based healthcare cloud solutions provider Healthcare Triangle has expanded to Asia-Pacific.
Also: Primary care tech company Elation Health raised $50 million, and patient intake chatbot Health Note closed a $17 million Series A.
![[Left] Adam Hutchinson, founder of oVRcome, and [Right] Dr Cameron Lacey of the University of Otago](/sites/mhn/files/styles/230x130/public/2025-07/1630195915719.jpg?itok=scAW_oRC)
The VR app has been shown to reduce 75% of phobia symptoms after six weeks of treatment.