SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO TEST NEW "VR" MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY THAT COULD CHANHE THE LIVES OF PATIENTS

Geek Wire - A medical diagnosis can be one of the most terrifying and confusing days of a patient’s life. Doctors often struggle to fully explain a person’s illness to them because internal structures, like a tumor, can be hard to visualize. Soon, doctors could have a new tool that helps remove some of the confusion from a diagnosis: virtual and augmented reality. University of Washington startup Pear Med is taking advantage of that tech with VR and AR software that compiles medical scans into an interactive 3D model. The startup is currently negotiating a partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital to further develop their technology, which could revolutionize the way doctors communicate with their patients and help surgeons prepare for complex procedures. Co-founders Ryan James and Mark Laughery started Pear Med during their UW software.. >>>