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Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football
In a convenience sample of deceased football players who donated their brains for research, a high proportion had neuropathological evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), suggesting that CTE may be related to prior participation in football.
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Title:
Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football
Description:
In a convenience sample of deceased football players who donated their brains for research, a high proportion had neuropathological evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), suggesting that CTE may be related to prior participation in football.
Publikation type:
Other reports, publications and longer articles
Publication year:
2017
Publication month:
July
Publisher:
American Medical Association Journals
Language:
English
Number of pages:
10
ISBN-number.:
None
Subjects:
Elite sport
Keywords:
American football, brain injury, long-term neurological conditions,
Notes:
None