NEWS

• CEREBO is a hand-held, portable, non-invasive brain diagnostic device.
• Developed by ICMR, MDMS, AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Bioscan Research.
• Detects Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), including intracranial bleeding and brain swelling, in under a minute.
• Safe for infants, pregnant women, and usable by paramedics or unskilled personnel.

HIGHLIGHTS

Importance of the Device

• Useful where CT scans or MRI machines are unavailable, such as rural areas, ambulances, trauma centres, and disaster zones.
• Provides colour-coded, radiation-free, cost-effective results.
• Helps early detection of TBI, improving patient outcomes.
• Clinically validated with regulatory approvals and multi-centre trials.
• Recommended for triaging patients, speeding up emergency decisions, and reducing imaging costs.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

• TBI is caused by sudden trauma or injury to the head, affecting normal brain function.
• Severity varies from mild (concussion) to severe, potentially causing long-term physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural impairments.
• Road accidents (60%), falls (20–25%), and violence (10%) are leading causes in India.
• Symptoms may be hidden, leading to undiagnosed injuries.

Why CEREBO is Useful in Rural Areas

• Traditional TBI assessment methods like Glasgow Coma Scale are subjective and prone to errors.
• CT/MRI scans require expensive equipment and trained staff, often lacking in rural regions.
• CEREBO allows quick, reliable, on-site detection, facilitating early intervention and reduced long-term damage.

Long-Term Impact of TBI

• Untreated TBIs can cause memory problems, emotional issues (anxiety, depression), physical disabilities, and higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Early detection using tools like CEREBO can save lives and reduce socio-economic losses.