New Blood Test May Help Diagnose Concussions Quickly

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – By now, we’ve all heard just how dangerous concussions can be.
An increase in awareness has led to better reporting and treatment.
Now, an even greater tool at diagnosing concussions is in the works thanks to Dr. Bennett Omalu.
While working here in Pittsburgh more than a decade ago, Omalu was the first to identify the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, in football players.
CTE had been found in boxers and other professional athletes, but it w