Medical students and residents are embracing new technologies to help them study. This shift is driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), educational platforms, and other digital tools, along with demands for more flexible and personalized learning.
In this article, we entertained the question of whether our trainees should be required to use extended reality (XR) technologies to achieve a certain level of proficiency before engaging with hands-on surgical experiences.
Technological advancements aim to improve sleep positioning. In addition to pillows, belts, and other supports to encourage side sleeping, vibrotactile devices worn around the chest or neck can sense when someone is sleeping on their back and use a gentle but persistent vibration to remind people to change their position.