This is a pretty significant discovery developed by Dr. Douglas Fraser and his team of Medical Researchers at London Health Sciences, pilule here in Ontario.
This game changing blood test looks at the levels of 174 metabolites in the blood stream. These are wast products generated by the body after trauma. The metabolites measured act as a chemical fingerprint.
Although the technology is still in its infancy, this blood test could drastically change the way we diagnose a Brain Injury. The best part of this test is that its not invasive and could be administered right in the emergency room.
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SOURCE: CBC