Recently scientists at Cleveland Clinic have developed a solution to the locomotion problem and have created a truly immersive VR experience. They are initiating research to use their platform to understand and better treat freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Future research plans include use of the platform for early identification of PD and other neurodegenerative disorders in older adults.

The RFU, Premiership Rugby and World Rugby confirm that Prevent Biometrics has been selected as the instrumented mouthguard (iMG) provider for a study with Premiership Rugby, Allianz Premier 15s and England representative teams for the 2022-23 season. A comprehensive procurement process took place to select the instrumented mouthguard provider for this study, which included a review of the validation work undertaken by the Rugby Football League in partnership with Leeds Beckett University in their pilot study for the TACKLE project.

Chief innovation officers have become vital to digital transformation efforts and initiatives to keep health systems on the cutting edge of delivering patient care. Innovation chiefs are tasked with creating a culture of innovation across the system, accelerating research and development and managing venture capital funds. They also oversee efforts to harness the ingenuity and creativity of team members to improve operations and clinical care.