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The Army says it has discovered a simple blood test that can diagnose mild traumatic brain damage or concussion, a hard-to-detect injury that can affect combat troops.
"This is huge," said Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the Army vice chief of staff. Army Col. Dallas Hack, who has oversight of the research, says recent data show the blood test, which looks for unique proteins that spill into the blood stream from damaged brain cells, accurately diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury in 34 patients. Doctors can miss these injuries because the damage does not show up on imaging scans, and symptoms such as headaches or dizziness If you have questions about your VA Benefits contact a Michigan Attorney accredited by the VA to assist you in your case at Allan W. Ben P.C. Contact our Michigan VA attorneys today at 1-866-540-0677. |
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