Tau and Amyloid Deposition in Living Former NFL Players
Detecting CTE in the brains of living individuals could improve our understanding of the disease and inform research regarding prevention and treatment.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Study Looks at Pathology of CTE in American Football Players
American football players frequently have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with age-related evolution in CTE-related ptau pathology.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Uncommon in Treatment-Refractory Epilepsy
While epilepsy-related head trauma was common, 9 of 10 patients displayed no evidence of CTE.
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.
