For the first time in over 50 years, a major update in traumatic brain injury assessment has been introduced by UCSF doctors. This new framework transcends traditional methods like the Glasgow Coma Scale by incorporating CT and MRI scans, biomarkers, and a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's health and social history. This extensive assessment will aid emergency and outpatient clinicians in making more informed decisions about urgent care needs and potential follow-up treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes and informing clinical trials.
Emergency room doctors will have a new framework for assessing head injuries, incorporating CT and MRI scans, biomarkers, and extensive patient health factors.
The update includes considering a patient's medical and social history, which may provide realistic prognosis opportunities.
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