Archived F.D.A. Approves First Blood Test to Detect Concussions (mobile.nytimes.com)
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'The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a long-awaited blood test to detect concussions in people and more quickly identify those with possible brain injuries. '
'More than one million boys play football in high school, about the same as those who play baseball and basketball combined. '
'Many more play football in youth leagues, including Pop Warner, one of the most established organizations. '
'If the blood test is adopted widely, it could eliminate the need for CT scans in at least a third of those with suspected brain injuries, the agency predicted. '
'Far more athletes play football at younger ages. '
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