Brain injuries are being assessed with a blood test rather than a costly CT scan

North Shore University Hospital has been using a blood test instead of radiation to help determine whether a patient has ...
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Doctors call new traumatic brain injury blood test a 'game changer'

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of concussions go unreported. That's scary to think about because there are millions of traumatic brain injury (TBI) ...
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Readers speak: What CT needs to know about tests to diagnose early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease

I am a volunteer advocate for the CT Alzheimer’s Association and am writing to notify the public of a critical legislative bill requesting Medicare coverage for new blood tests to diagnose early ...
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These blood tests for cancer are increasingly popular. Experts still aren’t sure how best to use them

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...
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Scans, Stress Tests and Surprises: What Doctors Are Really Looking For

Over 60 and facing more medical tests? This simple guide explains common scans and checks, helping you understand what ...