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Neuro-otologic testing could be an important contributor to diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury, it has been claimed.

This is the assertion of Dr Alex Kiderman, chief technology officer at Neuro Kinetics.

He has collected data from a number of sources that suggest tests conducted through the I-Portal systems could detect mild traumatic brain injury early on and track its progress.

Dr Kiderman claimed the oculo-motor, optokinetic and vestibular examinations of this technology picked up signs not identifiable by other techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging.

The company behind the technology hopes it will be able to be used to screen and monitor afflicted military personnel.

"While we have more research to undertake, the early indications are indeed promising," Dr Kiderman said. "We continue to expand the clinical utility of our equipment."

In other news, a range of speakers are due to present at the Country United: Advancing Medicine from the Frontlines to the Homefront meeting on November 6th in Washington DC.

Topics covered will include traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress.

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