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You are here: Home HPRC Blog Military medical researchers develop blood for screening concussions or mild traumatic brain injury

Military medical researchers develop blood for screening concussions or mild traumatic brain injury

published: 10-18-2010 Journal entry icon

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CNN.com is reporting that military medical researchers have developed a blood test that can detect if someone has suffered a concussion or a mild traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a big concern for the military, particularly milder forms, because unlike TBI, milder injuries cannot be seen on X-rays, CT scans or MRIs. Having this test would be useful not only for the military but for civilians as well.

Read the full article here.