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AVATAR system helps kids avoid anesthesia in radiotherapy

'Having to be really still can be quite challenging' for young patients undergoing radiation therapy, researcher Susan Hiniker said.

Cancer radiotherapy can be a traumatic experience for pediatric patients, often requiring general anesthesia to keep them still during the procedure. However, a new study led by Stanford Medicine found that an audio-visual assisted therapeutic ambiance system, AVATAR, can significantly reduce the need for anesthesia by distracting children with engaging videos. The study’s findings suggest […]

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