The idea behind ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and similar batteries is that doctors or athletic trainers can give a baseline test to a healthy athlete, conduct ...
The FDA has granted de novo clearance to two concussion assessment software products from ImPACT Applications. The Pittsburgh-based company developed its original software in the 90s for computers, ...
The US Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time, approved a blood test to help detect concussion in adults. The Brain Trauma Indicator test measures two biomarkers: proteins known as ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR will require baseline concussion testing for its drivers starting next season. NASCAR had only recommended the testing this season, but indicated to drivers that a preseason ...
Researchers hope to develop a saliva test to diagnose concussion in female athletes by the end of the year. A trial of male elite rugby union players who had head injury assessments (HIAs) helped ...
An "exciting" breakthrough in diagnosing concussion using elite rugby players' saliva samples has been made by researchers. The Rugby Football Union has spent the last four years taking part in the ...
A saliva test can accurately detect concussion in elite male rugby players, potentially allowing such injuries to be diagnosed during a match across numerous sports in the future. The SCRUM study, led ...
The US Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time, approved a blood test to help detect concussion in adults. The Brain Trauma Indicator test measures two biomarkers: proteins known as ...