Med-Tech Innovation November 29, 2023
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have designed and developed a novel diagnostic device to detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) by shining a safe laser into the eye.
Described in Science Advances, the technique is different from other diagnostic methods and is expected to be developed into a hand-held device for use in the critical ‘golden hour’ after traumatic brain injury, when life critical decisions on treatment must be made.
The device incorporates a class 1, CE marked, eye-safe laser and a Raman spectroscopy system, which uses light to reveal the biochemical and structural properties of molecules by detecting how they scatter light, to detect the presence and levels of known biomarkers for brain injury.
There is an urgent need...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor