Antibody Helps Detect Protein Implicated in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring Tau levels in the blood.... Read More...
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Designer Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.... Read More...
Link Between Concussion and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.... Read More...
High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.... Read More...
Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players
Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions. ... Read More...
Head Impacts Lead to Brain Changes in High School Football Players
After just one season of playing football, neuroimaging technology reveals changes in gray and white matter correlated with exposure to head trauma in high school students, a new study reports.... Read More...
Imaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL Players
Researchers measure a marker of activated glial cell response in current and former NFL football players who have suffered concussions.... Read More...
Connection Between Brain Inflammation and CTE Identified
A new study reports neuroinflammation could have a direct involvement in the development of CTE.... Read More...
Experimental Imaging Agent Reveals Concussion Related CTE in Living Brain
Researchers use an experimental PET scan tracer to effectively find brain protein deposits specific to CTE in the brain of a retired NFL player.... Read More...
MRI Scans May Be Useful in Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Researchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.... Read More...
Fruit Flies May Help Us Develop a Better Understanding of Brain Injuries
A new study suggest using fruit flies as models for TBI could hold the key for identifying genes and pathways to promote repair and minimize damage to the nervous system.... Read More...
Abnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL Players
Researchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.... Read More...