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Needless to say, virtual reality is having a huge moment. And while the video game industry remains the market leader, other industries – including healthcare – have also made significant strides in the VR space. In 2004, there were about 100 virtual reality-related articles on PubMed; today, there are 6,121. Until recently, virtual reality technology for medical use was primarily cultivated in academic research settings, but in the last few years, private industry interest in the technology has erupted.

According to Goldman Sachs, healthcare now represents the second largest virtual reality market, and it’s already clear how VR has changed the landscape of medicine for all stakeholders.

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