Researchers discover playing football for more than 11 years is tied to less white matter in the brain, could lead to poor impulse control and thinking problems.
Tagged: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE
New finding suggests that future therapies should target white matter loss in former contact sport athletes.
Tagged: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE
Neurologist Andrew Budson of the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center explains frontotemporal dementia and its connection to Hollywood star’s original aphasia diagnosis.
The nomination states, “Dr. Craigen is a champion for her students! … she always helps others see the bigger picture or the smaller nugget of perspective.”
The nomination states, “Alyssa always lifts up her teammates, mentees and program participants.”
Alumni reflect on Crumpler’s legacy, impact on their careers.
According to the researchers, despite global efforts to find CTE in the absence of contact sport participation or RHI exposure, it appears to be extraordinarily rare, if it exists at all.
Wendy Kuohung, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, received the grant valued at nearly $100,000.
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Congratulations to Bang-Bon Koo, PhD, assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology.