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 · In July 2019, just months after graduating from high school, 18-year-old Wyatt Bramwell took his own life. About a year later, researchers at Boston University diagnosed him …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset - Neuroscience News
Jun 24, 2023 · Researchers redefined the leading factor contributing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a severe neurological disorder.
Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have CTE
Sep 23, 2024 · A new study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows that about one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neuropathological condition …
8 Major Findings and Headlines from BU CTE Researchers in the …
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) …
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 …