Largest study of brains of athletes younger than 30 finds early …
Aug 28, 2023 · A new study from Boston University’s CTE Center has discovered more than 60 cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, in athletes who were under the …
‘A living hell inside of my head’: For first time, more ... - CNN
Nov 21, 2023 · About a year later, researchers at Boston University diagnosed him with stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, caused by playing tackle football for …
First professional female athlete diagnosed with degenerative …
Jul 4, 2023 · Scientists in Australia have diagnosed the world’s first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a professional female athlete, with implications for millions of girls …
Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset - Neuroscience News
Jun 24, 2023 · Summary: Researchers redefined the leading factor contributing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a severe neurological disorder. Traditionally, CTE was …
Researchers get closer to diagnosing CTE in living patients
Feb 6, 2024 · Years of research have shown that athletes who play high-contact sports—like tackle football and soccer—and endure frequent hits to the head risk developing chronic …
Family History of Mental Illness Increases Aggression Risk in CTE
4 days ago · Summary: A new study reveals that individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and a family history of mental illness have a heightened risk of …
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in young athletes
Sep 12, 2023 · In a study of brains from contact sport players who died before reaching 30, more than 40% had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. The findings confirm that CTE can …
Researchers are one step closer to diagnosing CTE during life, …
Feb 7, 2024 · Years of research have shown that athletes who play high-contact sports -- like tackle football and soccer -- and endure frequent hits to the head risk developing a …
They Died in Their Teens and Twenties With C.T.E. - The New York Times
Nov 16, 2023 · The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future …
8 Major Findings and Headlines from BU CTE ... - Boston University
May 24, 2022 · After 15 years of research into the toll of repeated head traumas on the brain, especially among athletes, Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) …
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