Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A

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Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A

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Researchers are working to understand how often contact sports like rugby can lead to players developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The condition […] The post Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A appeared first on Science Media Centre.

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Wed, 09 Oct 2024

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Tehnuka Ilanko

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Expert Q&A / brain injury / CTE / head injury / mental health / neurodegenerative disease / rugby / sports / traumatic brain injury

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