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We are developing a new online 3D environment for young people fighting cancer to meet and learn together and from each other.- "The pain and isolation of dealing with a cancer diagnosis are challenging emotional experiences for adults. Now imagine getting that diagnosis as an adolescent." -- from Stanford School of Medicine's Scope piece on BE
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Being virtual creates new potential
Being and interacting in a virtual environment opens new potential for being to people suffering from disabilities. A new paper published in Rehabilitation Nursing finds that virtual interaction in Second Life is found to increase empowerment and feelings of self-worth … Continue reading
Posted in 3D, health innovation, health technology
Tagged 3D, disability, empowerment, potential, Second Life, virtual
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The first live demo
It was beyond belief today to actually watch the first live demo of the BE community at the Future of Health Innovation. The boys at Katalabs have been working day and night to make this happen – and they did … Continue reading
Posted in 3D, Basic BE, health innovation, young people with cancer
Tagged 3D, demo, live, social network, virtual environment
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Presenting BE at conference on health innovation
This coming Tuesday we have been given an opportunity to present the BE community at the two-day conference Future of Health Innovation at Stanford University. The conference will examine and showcase new innovative ways to optimize the health care system, … Continue reading
Posted in 3D, Basic BE, cancer, health innovation, health technology
Tagged 3D, game, health technology, innovation, teenagers
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