NFL star had severe CTE at time of death: ‘A cautionary tale’
The brain of former NFL star, Frank Wycheck, was found to have severe damage from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
Another deceased NFL player had CTE at time of his death: report
Researchers at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center confirmed Thursday that Frank Wycheck, the former ...
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Diagnosis of CTE Increases With Each Year of Ice Hockey Play
Among individuals who play ice hockey, a diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases with each year of play.
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Traumatic Brain Injury May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and ...
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the ...
Concussions may trigger Alzheimer's symptoms through latent viruses
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of ...
Boxing hero, 63, suffering with brain disease as son issues heartbreaking plea for support
BOXING legend Donald Curry is suffering with a brain disease, his son revealed in a heartbreaking plea. Curry – a champion in ...