Health Canada has granted approval for Abbott’s i-STAT TBI test cartridge, enabling clinicians to evaluate suspected concussions more effectively. The authorisation allows for the use of the test ...

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The i-STAT TBI blood test is transforming traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment, especially for sports-related concussions. The test, developed by Abbott along with the U.S. Department of Defense, ...

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FLORENCE — MUSC Health Florence Medical Center has become the first hospital in South Carolina to use a new test that helps doctors detect heart attacks faster and accurately. The test runs on ...

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