Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Simple 'sniff test' reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients

The ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who have suffered severe brain injury, a new study has found. A simple, inexpensive 'sniff test' could help doctors to accurately diagnose and determine treatment plans for patients with disorders of consciousness.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200429111146.htm

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