Brain injury prevention in contact sports is essential, expert says
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology provides insights into the complex and intricate relationship of contact sports and the risk of dementia.
Sep 19, 2023
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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New study highlights the brain trauma risks for young athletes
The Boston University CTE Center today reported the results of the largest-ever study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in young athletes.
Aug 29, 2023
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Multiple concussions in rugby players continue to have an impact on their brain even in retirement, study shows
A pioneering scientific study has shown that the effects of multiple concussions in rugby players continue to have an impact on their brain even in retirement. Led by a team of researchers at the Neurovascular Research Laboratory, ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Testing for chronic traumatic encephalopathy among former professional football players
A new study showed that positron emission tomography (PET) with the radiotracer (18F)-Flortaucipir (FTP) to detect hyperphosphorylated Tau (p-tau) may not be appropriate for diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) ...
Jul 5, 2023
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A number of high-profile former Australian footballers were suffering from CTE when they died, say researchers
Researchers at the Australian Sports Brain Bank have today reported the world's first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female athlete.
Jul 5, 2023
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Auditory processing: The 'canary in the coal mine' for subconcussive head injury
It is widely accepted that an undiagnosed concussion is dangerous to the health and safety of an athlete. To prevent long-term concussive damage, sports organizations have focused on identifying concussion symptoms, providing ...
Jun 29, 2023
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New criteria can identify who may develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy following repeated head impacts
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts that athletes get from contact sports. However, the definitive diagnosis of the disease can be made only after death through ...
Jun 28, 2023
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New study reveals number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, drive CTE risk in football
Does a football player's number of concussions drive the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)? In a new study of 631 deceased football players, the largest CTE study to date, scientists found that the ...
Jun 21, 2023
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New link between sleep and concussion identified by researchers
A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process in sports-related concussion, a common form of mild traumatic brain injury.
Jun 20, 2023
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New 'National Sports Brain Bank' will boost head injury research
A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.
May 22, 2023
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