Snapdragon chipmaker Qualcomm has partnered with Texas-based gaming studio ForwardXP to develop a virtual reality (VR) proof-of-concept teaching tool aimed at helping doctors diagnose a stroke. The programme is called Think F.A.S.T. a mnemonic for the diagnostic tests of stroke -- facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties and time. It uses VR to walk physicians through the process of spotting the first signs of the condition.
Californian chipmaker Qualcomm has partnered with Texas-based gaming studio ForwardXP to develop a virtual reality (VR) proof-of-concept teaching tool aimed at helping doctors diagnose a stroke. The programme is called Think F.A.S.T. a mnemonic for the diagnostic tests of stroke -- facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties and time. It uses VR to walk physicians through the process of spotting the first signs of the condition.