CEREBO: India’s Indigenous Brain Injury Diagnostic Tool

Prelims Bits

What is CEREBO?
  • CEREBO: A hand-held, portable, non-invasive diagnostic tool for brain injuries.
  • Developed by: ICMR, Medical Device & Diagnostics Mission Secretariat (MDMS), AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Bioscan Research.
  • Technology: Near-infrared spectroscopy powered by machine learning.
  • Function: Detects intracranial bleeding and edema (swelling) within one minute.
  • Safety: Radiation-free, suitable for infants, pregnant women, and usable by paramedics or even unskilled personnel.
Why is CEREBO Important?
  • Addresses diagnostic gaps in areas lacking CT/MRI facilities.
  • Outputs: Colour-coded, cost-effective results → quick triage for further neurological assessments.
  • Deployment: Designed for ambulances, trauma centres, rural clinics, disaster response units, and military healthcare.
  • Validation:
    • Clinical trials & regulatory approvals completed.
    • Multi-centre studies confirmed diagnostic accuracy, faster decision-making, and triage benefits.
    • Health technology assessments recommend adoption to reduce imaging costs and optimise patient care pathways.
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