Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Uncommon in Treatment-Refractory Epilepsy
While epilepsy-related head trauma was common, 9 of 10 patients displayed no evidence of CTE.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
CTE Confirmed With Antemortem PET Imaging, Autopsy in Professional Football Player
The findings suggest that [F-18]FDDNP-PET imaging can be used to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in at-risk patients.
Many Football Players Have Mild, Severe Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
The findings add to a growing body of evidence that shows a strong connection between pathological findings of CTE and athletes who suffer repeated head trauma.
