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Virtual reality lowers anxiety in children awaiting surgery, reveals new research.
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A view inside the custom virtual reality environment used in the study: a calm room with a teddy bear, soft colors, and large windows looking out over the sea. (Walaa S. Abu Rukbah et al., Virg via SWNS)
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