Researchers Are One Step Closer to Diagnosing CTE during Life, Rather Than after Death

The Brink | Boston University | Years of research have shown that athletes who play high-contact sports—like tackle football and soccer—and endure frequent hits to the head risk developing a neurodegenerative disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It’s not just the number of years a person plays that can predict the likelihood of developing CTE—it’s also the cumulative force of head trauma. Read more.