The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new rapid, handheld blood test that could detect whether or not patients have mild concussions. The test, known as iSTAT and manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, looks for specific proteins present in the blood after head trauma. What’s more, results are returned within 15 minutes. Researchers … Read more
Today I announce my retirement from rugby league due to the two concussions I suffered on the 19th January and 2nd February 2020. I have come to the conclusion, after over 11 months of severe symptoms, that I need to give this injury the respect and time it deserves and cannot put my health and … Read more
Today I announce my retirement from rugby league due to the two concussions I suffered on the 19th January and 2nd February 2020. I have come to the conclusion, after over 11 months of severe symptoms, that I need to give this injury the respect and time it deserves and cannot put my health and … Read more