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VR game lets patients 'shoot' away their pain

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A virtual reality game is being tested to allow patients to confront their pain in the form of little monsters. The game's purpose is twofold: to immediately alleviate pain by distracting the patient, and to make players better at dealing with their pain in everyday life.
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