Akili’s long journey to build the first video game as a treatment
After years of work, Akili received FDA clearance for its video game to be used as a treatment for ADHD. CEO Eddie Martucci shared what went into that process and what’s next.
To do a better job with the next Ebola outbreak, recreate it – safely
As the aftermath of the Ebola scare sets out across the United States, the conversation is transitioning from existential alarm to more constructive questions about America’s vulnerability to infectious diseases. It is now clear that the Dallas hospital at the epicenter of the initial crisis lacked the training needed to deal with even a single […]
Crowdfunding, therapeutic video games and Will Ferrell have something in common
Gaming in healthcare has a new supporter in funnyman Will Ferrell, who’s the face of a new crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a charity that provides video games to children with cancer. Ferrell’s offering up the chance to win a one-on-one gaming session that will be broadcast live on video platform Twitch in exchange […]
5 healthcare games we’d like to see under our tree in 2013
Games have arrived and earned their place in healthcare. They are used as a teaching tool for medical schools residents to translate ideas into practice, to teach empathy and to improve on-the-job training. One Canadian company InVivo Communications developed an obstacle dodging game to show the role of the nurse as an action adventure hero […]