Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston University CTE Center, which has led the effort to diagnose CTE cases.

Studies of American football players have identified a serious consequence of repeated traumatic brain injuries. In a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, tangles of a protein called tau build up in the brain after repeated head impacts. The resulting brain damage is similar to that seen in Alzheimer’s disease.

Jul 5, 2022 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E., has affected boxers since the 1920s, but it surged into the national consciousness in 2007, when The New York Times reported that Andre Waters...

Jul 5, 2022 · A former NFL star was diagnosed with CTE, joining a growing list of late ex-football players who had the condition. Here is what to know about CTE.

Below is a list of notable cases of CTE in sports. The study of CTE's relationship with American football began in 2002. Since then, hundreds of players have been diagnosed posthumously with CTE, including a number of players who committed suicide.

Feb 6, 2023 · The Boston University CTE Center announced today that they have now diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied (91.7 percent).

Sep 22, 2024 · Several players have retired early, fearful that the brutal sport will leave them with the irreversible brain damage CTE causes. A 2023-2024 survey of 4180 past and present players found that...

Mar 28, 2024 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease linked to repeated blows to the head. CTE has most commonly been diagnosed in athletes, but it can happen in anyone who has had recurring head injuries.

Jul 25, 2017 · A new study shows that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease, is common among American football players.

Nov 9, 2023 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in football players has emerged as a deeply concerning issue in recent years. The sport, known for its physicality and high-impact collisions, puts players at an increased risk of sustaining repetitive head injuries that can have long-term consequences.