Study – CTE Linked With Repeated Brain Rattling, Not Individual Brain Injuries

The latest study shedding light on CTE causation was published this week in the Journal of Neurotrauma. In short the study suggests CTE is caused by repeted brain rattling activities and not individual concussions or even individual moderate to severe brain injuries. In the study, titled Lack of Association of Informant-Reported Traumatic Brain Injury and … More Study – CTE Linked With Repeated Brain Rattling, Not Individual Brain Injuries

Fighters Call for CTE and Concussion Warnings on Gloves and Headgear

Concussion and CTE are serious occupational risks of combat sports. Despite these risks many have a false sense of belief in the ‘protection’ offered by gloves and headgear. According to the Association of Ringside Physicians “Headguards should not be relied upon to reduce the risk of concussion or other traumatic brain injury. They have not … More Fighters Call for CTE and Concussion Warnings on Gloves and Headgear