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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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·November 23, 2015·4 min read

Studying TBI With Help of Wireless Implant

Researchers have developed a new system to record how brain tissue deforms when subjected to the kind of shock that causes blast-induced trauma commonly seen in combat veterans.

This image shows anatomical fibers that constitute the white matter architecture of the human brain.

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·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

Former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.

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·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Antibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.

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·April 6, 2015·6 min read

Abnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat Concussions

A new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.

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·April 29, 2014·3 min read

Model Sheds New Light on Sports Related Brain Injuries

Researchers provide new insights into behavioral problems which occur due to repeated blows to the head.

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·April 5, 2013·4 min read

Experts Call for Research On Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury

Researchers evaluate the pathological impact of single incident TBI and mild, repetitive traumatic brain injury, in order to learn which measures need to be taken to identify risk, early incidence and to reduce long term complications associated with TBI.

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·September 5, 2012·2 min read

NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS

Professional football players in this study were three times more likely to die as a result of diseases that damage brain cells compared to the general population. A player’s risk of death from Alzheimer’s disease or ALS was almost four times higher than the general population.

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Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Studying TBI With Help of Wireless Implant

Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

Abnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat Concussions

Model Sheds New Light on Sports Related Brain Injuries

Experts Call for Research On Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury

NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS

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