Researchers get closer to diagnosing CTE in living patients
Researchers have taken a step closer to being able to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients, rather than after death.
Researchers have taken a step closer to being able to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients, rather than after death.
“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions…”
“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions…”
There’s a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.
New research on CTE finds that the force of hits was critical in whether former football players developed the brain disease later in life.
Padded football helmet covers called the Guardian Cap offers a benefit, but not enough of one for the majority of blows that players sustain.
People who start playing tackle football at an early age or play it for more than 11 years have a greater risk of brain decline later.
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
The opportunity to play in postseason college football tournaments on national TV may motivate student athletes to keep their grades up.