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2020-06-15 | The FDA just approved the first prescription video game — it’s for kids with ADHD - The Verge
'In 2014, we wrote how “this video game might be the future of ADHD and Alzheimer’s treatment,” and in 2017 we explored how “prescription video games may be the future of medicine.” Now, a prescription video game is a real thing. '
'It’s intriguing to see a video game treatment used for something other than distraction or exercise, too. '
'Nintendo also tried to create a Wii Vitality Sensor back in 2009, but ended up shelving the project by 2013. '
'While the FDA says EndeavorRX is the first prescription video game it’s approved, a Verge reader points out that Bayer did introduce an FDA-approved glucose meter called Didget that could plug into a Nintendo DS back in 2010, which gave kids points for testing their glucose levels that they could spend in the “exclusive Knock Em Downs™: World’s Fair video game.” Here’s a Wayback Machine link to Bayer’s old website. '
'If you’re interested, here’s the company’s website, which currently has a waitlist you can join. '
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'In 2014, we wrote how “this video game might be the future of ADHD and Alzheimer’s treatment,” and in 2017 we explored how “prescription video games may be the future of medicine.” Now, a prescription video game is a real thing. '
'It’s intriguing to see a video game treatment used for something other than distraction or exercise, too. '
'Nintendo also tried to create a Wii Vitality Sensor back in 2009, but ended up shelving the project by 2013. '
'While the FDA says EndeavorRX is the first prescription video game it’s approved, a Verge reader points out that Bayer did introduce an FDA-approved glucose meter called Didget that could plug into a Nintendo DS back in 2010, which gave kids points for testing their glucose levels that they could spend in the “exclusive Knock Em Downs™: World’s Fair video game.” Here’s a Wayback Machine link to Bayer’s old website. '
'If you’re interested, here’s the company’s website, which currently has a waitlist you can join. '
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