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Virtual Reality Therapy for PTSD

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Watch this video about virtual reality therapy for PTSD on HowStuffWorks. People who suffer form Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may benefit from the therapy of playback of events with virtual reality technology. Learn about how virtual reality can help PTSD sufferers in this video from ScienCentral.

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Watch this video about medical key tags on HowStuffWorks. In emergencies, having all the necessary medical information at your fingertips or easily accessible by EMT personnel could be a life or death situation. See how MedicTag works in this video... More »

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Watch this video about diagnostic imaging on HowStuffWorks. Positron Emission Topography (PET) scans provide doctors with detailed imaging of a patient's ailments. See how Shared PET Imaging works in this video by World Business Review.

Implantable Hearing Devices

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Watch this video about implantable hearing devices on HowStuffWorks. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, often over a 25-30 year period, and is a leading cause of depression among elderly persons. See how Otologics' hearing device works in this... More »

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Watch this video about integrating living and non-living cells on HowStuffWorks. Milan Mrksich, professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, discusses his research on integrating living cells with non-living engineered microsystems to create... More »

VAD Heart Pump

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Watch this video about the VAD on HowStuffWorks. This NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment is about the DeBakey Heart Pump designed by NASA engineers that extends the life of heart failure patients. Learn how the VAD works in this video from NASA... More »

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