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This patient story is a powerful reminder of the critical gaps in current brain injury diagnostics. What might present as a mild concussion could mask something much more serious that we’re not yet able to detect with current diagnostic methods. Our newest Beacon partnership with The Johns Hopkins University and Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is focused on developing new methods for diagnosing mild #TBI to provide improved treatment outcomes and faster recovery for millions of patients like Louise. #TBI #Danaherdiagnostics #speedoflife
While letting her dog out in the early hours of a cold January morning, Louise Longhi slipped on ice and hit her head. Her fall lasted only seconds, but her journey to being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury took more than six months. Read Louise's story, learn about the critical gaps in current brain injury diagnostics and see how our newest Beacon aims to develop new methods for diagnosing mild #TBI: https://bit.ly/3UAvG0f #speedoflife