In the Medical field patients stand to benefit from the greater power gaming technology is bringing to the medical imaging world. Leading the way is Sony’s PlayStation 3, which thanks to IBM and Sony is opening possibilities for exciting developments ahead, say Medical imaging experts. Medical imaging refers to the techniques and processes used to create images of the human body (or parts thereof) for clinical purposes.
In fact, according to health experts, some of the newer models of game technology can promote heart health too, though they are not a replacement for other physical activity. This from of exercise is termed ExerGaming and it is a real advancement in medicine indeed.
However, for those leading sedentary lives, the physical activity of the game can be beneficial to their health. ExerGaming is also said to be is an excellent way to get children and adults hooked on physical activity.
Gaming technology has also taken to revolutionizing the way young people think. According to testimonial given by a 17 year old gamer, some of the games teach him to think on his feet, and that when he’s playing he usually thinks about succeeding and not slaying.
Moreover avid computer gamers may be pleased to know the countless hours they spend playing computer games can actually help them perform better in school.
A study released from the Children’s Digital Media Center at UCLA in the United States of America, found that there are cognitive skills that are developed from playing computer and video games. These skills can actually help people in areas of science and technology. The study, titled “The impact of computer use on children’s and adolescents’ development,” found that avid computer gamers showed higher levels of visual attention and spatial representation than non-gamers, skills necessary in today’s science and technology world.
Plus there is no better way to develop the visual skills necessary for processing computer images than by playing computer games filled with intense graphics.
Popular computer games like Counter-strike and Quake III require players to have developed spatial representation skills in order to compete with other players.
It is quite intriguing to realize the impact that Gaming Technology has had in different sectors the world over. To realize that something that was probably just meant for fun and entertainment can actually bring about new ideas for the enhancement of medicine and education is great indeed. I guess it’s true what they say, “life is full of surprises!”
