Tag: Diagnosis
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Krembil Brain Institute Scientist Carmela Tartaglia is finding ways to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy before its too late
Traumatic brain injuries are considered to be an invisible condition. We can’t often see the effects and 50% of patients experience personality change, irritability, anxiety, and depression after concussion. Repeat traumatic brain injuries may increase your risk for a condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Dr. Carmela Tartaglia’s research looks to identify diagnostic tools to predict…
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Eye test helps diagnose neurological disorders
A new test that measures eye movement while watching television helps detect neurological disorders earlier including Parkinson’s disease, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The low-cost test, developed at Queen’s University and the University of Southern California, provides new insight into how specific disorders affect attention.