Avatars Aid Canadian HIV Patients

Canada's Montreal University has a new program that helps HIV patients get through their treatment with a virtual clinic. VIH-TAVIE utilizes avatars with names like Marc, Martin and Isabelle to help those that are ill during their daily lives as well as dealing with side effects of drugs. Those involved claim that the program helps them keep more in control of their illnesses.

Via Montreal University

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