Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players
A new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.... Read More...
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Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players
Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions. ... 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...
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...
Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football
Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred. ... Read More...
More Than 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players Had Brain Injuries
A recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI. ... Read More...
Study Aims to Change Athletes’ Perception and Reporting of Concussions
A new study is set to address ways to reduce the stigma surrounding concussions suffered by athletes.... Read More...
Did Henry VIII Suffer the Same Brain Injury as Some NFL Players?
Researchers analyze historical records and conclude Henry VIII may have suffered repeated TBIs similar to those experienced by modern football players.... Read More...
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.... Read More...