BrainScope Completes Trials Of Brain Injury Assessment In Collaboration With US DOD, NFL, GE
Executive Summary
Investigators have completed the algorithm development and clinical validation studies of objective, electroencephalogram-based technology in adolescent and young adult populations, the company says. The studies were funded by a $9.9m research contract from the US Department of Defense, award funding from the National Football League-GE Head Health Challenge, and BrainScope.
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