Testing & Diagnostics

Abbott received approval for the use of its handheld diagnostic blood test that produces results within 15 minutes and can help evaluate patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injuries, including concussions.

Use of Functional MRI in a Patient Diagnosed with COVID-19 Experiencing Olfactory and Gustatory Symptoms

COVID-19, Imaging, Testing & Diagnostics

March 2021

Functional MRI test results suggest that olfactory pathway impairment involving the orbitofrontal cortex may be linked to the negative effects on sense of taste and smell associated with COVID-19 infection.

Immune Reaction to COVID-19 May Play a Role in the Clinical Onset of Multiple Sclerosis

COVID-19, Imaging, Multiple Sclerosis, Testing & Diagnostics

March 2021

Researchers report on a case of a patient with severe COVID-19 infection who subsequently developed optic nerve inflammation and demyelinating lesions in the central nervous system.