Surgeons make fewer mistakes if they're video gamers

Next time you're about to go under the knife, ask about your surgeon's Call of Duty skill! A study found that surgeons who play video games frequently make fewer mistakes on the operating table.

When the doctors played for at least three hours, they made 37% fewer mistakes in surgery and operated 27% faster than those who don’t! Many say that they use the same hand-eye coordination that they use for surgeries as well as playing Playstation. Dr. James Rosser practices his hand-eye coordination by playing Super Monkey Ball, a popular game where you roll a ball into a hole.

He says it’s a simple game and it helps him build the same skills he uses during surgeries! Now when your parents badger you to stop playing video games, you can give them a reason.  

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