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FDA Approves Test That Could Help Detect Concussions Quickly

The FDA has announced that they have approved a blood test that can quickly and reliably detect signs of a concussion. Typically, when someone seeks medical care after a head injury, they’re subjected to a neurological test and/or a CT scan. The problem with that is that CT scans can only detect bleeding or swelling…
Know Which Halloween Contacts Aren’t Safe for Your Eyes

With Halloween just around the corner, you’ve probably been thinking about your costume. One thing that can make your costume even more amazing are funky contacts. But you don’t necessarily want to put a piece of plastic from a costume store into your eye. We’ve got some tips for you from the American Optometric Association…
The FDA is Considering a Gene Therapy That Could Cure Blindness

On Tuesday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Review Committee published a document that may just mean a big moment in medicine is just around the corner. The committee found that an experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited form of blindness would be able to improve vision. At least in the short term. If…

FDA Approves Test That Could Help Detect Concussions Quickly