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Manhasset Today
By the People, for the People
New Blood Test Detects Brain Injuries
North Shore University Hospital adopts innovative diagnostic tool for head trauma patients
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:09am
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North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York is using a new blood test to quickly and accurately diagnose brain injuries in patients who have suffered head trauma, rather than relying on costly and time-consuming CT scans.
Why it matters
This new blood test can detect proteins that are released from the brain into the bloodstream after an injury, providing a faster and more efficient way to assess head trauma without subjecting patients to unnecessary radiation exposure from CT scans. This innovation has the potential to transform emergency care for brain injuries.
The details
The blood test looks for specific proteins that are only found in the brain, indicating that brain cells have been damaged. This allows doctors to quickly determine if a patient needs further imaging or treatment for a brain injury, rather than automatically ordering a CT scan which can be expensive and expose patients to radiation.
- The new blood test is being used daily in the emergency department at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
The players
North Shore University Hospital
A major medical center located in Manhasset, New York that is adopting the new blood test to diagnose brain injuries.
What’s next
Researchers are continuing to study the effectiveness of the blood test and explore ways to make it more widely available in emergency departments across the country.
The takeaway
This new blood test represents a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries, providing a faster, more accurate, and less invasive alternative to traditional CT scans. Its adoption at North Shore University Hospital is an important step towards improving emergency care for head trauma patients.
