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    FDA approves first blood test to aid in diagnosis of concussions

    A new blood test could within a few hours rule out concussion — or guide doctors to perform a full brain scan.
    by Ike Swetlitz Feb 14, 2018 1 minute
    Source: David Silverman/Getty Images

    The Food and Drug Administration gave a green light Wednesday for the first time to a blood test that doctors can use to help rule out concussions.

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