Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with a
history of repetitive head impacts (RHI). CTE was described in boxers as early as the 1920s …

Objective Concern exists about possible problems with later-in-life brain health, such as
cognitive impairment, mental health problems and neurological diseases, in former athletes …

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative tauopathy associated with
repetitive head impacts (RHI), but the components of RHI exposure underlying this …

Importance Players of American football may be at increased risk of long-term neurological
conditions, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Objective To determine the …

Objective Systematic review of possible long-term effects of sports-related concussion in
retired athletes. Data sources Ten electronic databases. Study selection Original research; …

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are clinically grouped by severity: mild, moderate and severe.
Mild TBI (the least severe form) is synonymous with concussion and is typically caused by …

Importance Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in both veteran and civilian populations.
Prior studies have linked moderate and severe TBI with increased dementia risk, but the …

Background Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease that
has been associated with a history of repetitive head impacts. The neuropathological …

Background Elite athletes can experience a diverse range of symptoms following post-
concussive injury. The impact of sport-related concussion on specific mental health …

The mechanisms underpinning concussion, traumatic brain injury, and chronic traumatic
encephalopathy, and the relationships between these disorders, are poorly understood. We …