New Diagnostic Trial for CTE
Fact checked by Jim Lacy Endeavor Health is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a form of progressive brain trauma — in living patients. Repeated head injuries can cause the neurodegenerative disease CTE. It commonly affects contact-sport athletes and military personnel exposed to blasts. Despite its severity, physicians […]
Concussion Care for Children and Adolescents: New Recommendations
Harvard Health Blog There has been lots of attention on concussions in youth, especially from sports, over the past few years. It’s good that we are paying more attention to concussions. As the stories of prior National Football League players show us, a concussion can lead to lifelong problems. The problem for doctors, parents, and […]