Concussion: Blood Test May Help Diagnosis

A simple blood test appeared to detect signs of concussion

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Study: Blood Test May Help Diagnose Concussions A simple blood test appeared to detect signs of concussion up a week after patients suffered a head injury, researchers report. Read more ... Related Reading • Concussion • Head Injury Today's Health News •  Mediterranean Diet May Help Lower Hip Fracture Risk in Older Women •  Skipping Meds Greatly Ups Heart Patients' Risk of Stroke: Study •  Study: Blood Test May Help Diagnose Concussions •  CDC: Federal Anti-Smoking Campaign Still Paying Off •  Could Less Time Spent Online Signal Early Alzheimer's? •  Acupuncture May Ease Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Patients •  Wearable 'Defibrillator-in-a-Vest' May Help Some Heart Patients •  Do-It-Yourself Blood Pressure Checks May Help Spot Heart, Stroke Risk •  Want a 2nd Date? 'Welcoming' Body Language May Be Key •  World's Senior Population Forecast to Boom by 2050 •  On-the-Job Training Funds for Pediatricians Lagging: Experts •  Health Tip: Get the Scoop on Avocados •  Health Tip: Fighting Stress •  Preterm Births Tied to Smog Cost U.S. Billions •  Is Your Doctor Trustworthy? Past Records Tough to Find, Experts Say Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Help for Painful Knees Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Truth About Heart Disease • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults Top Viewed Articles • Pregnancy Caffeine Intake • Heart Attacks Striking Younger • Rage Germs From Cat Poop • Healthy Lifestyle Choices • Rosacea Boosts Parkinson's Picture Slideshows • A Quick Guide to the Zika Virus • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • Causes of Blood Sugar Swings • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Living Tips for Adult ADHD Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide