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CTE Crisis in Football: The Hidden Health Toll Demands Change
health1 month ago

CTE Crisis in Football: The Hidden Health Toll Demands Change

A British Journal of Medicine study of 235 donated NFL brains (2016–2021) found CTE in 215 cases, implying a minimum 24.5% prevalence among deceased players and likely much higher; the authors warn that repetitive head trauma in football is linked to CTE and long-term cognitive, mood, and motor issues, including suicides among former players, framing the sport as a looming public health crisis and urging fans to reconsider supporting it.

via The Guardian|
#concussions#cte#football
GAE for Knee OA: Mixed Evidence and Caution, Plus Head-Trauma CT Advice for Seniors on Anticoagulants
health1 month ago

GAE for Knee OA: Mixed Evidence and Caution, Plus Head-Trauma CT Advice for Seniors on Anticoagulants

In Dr. Roach’s Q&A, genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis shows potential pain relief in some studies but lacks consistent benefit in rigorous sham-controlled trials, making knee replacement a possibly longer-lasting option; the expectation of a year-long rehab after knee surgery is inaccurate, as typical postoperative rehab is about 2–3 months with ongoing home exercise. Separately, for people over 65 on anticoagulants who fall, prompt ER evaluation and brain imaging with a CT scan is recommended to rule out intracranial bleeding, especially with red flags like vomiting, prolonged amnesia, seizures, or skull fracture signs.

via The Detroit News|
#anticoagulation#genicular-artery-embolization#head-trauma
Helmet Use Decline Linked to Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma, Study Reveals
health-and-safety2 years ago

Helmet Use Decline Linked to Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma, Study Reveals

A study published in JAMA Surgery reveals a significant increase in head injuries from e-bike accidents, with a 49-fold rise in hospitalizations for head trauma among e-bike riders from 2017 to 2022. The research highlights a concerning decline in helmet use, with only 44% of injured e-bike riders wearing helmets. Experts emphasize the need for increased helmet use, urban design changes, helmet laws and enforcement, and education to prevent e-bike injuries, especially among children.

via NPR|
#e-bike#head-trauma#health-and-safety
Father of ex-NFL player who killed 6 sues alma mater over alleged lack of CTE treatment.
sports3 years ago

Father of ex-NFL player who killed 6 sues alma mater over alleged lack of CTE treatment.

Alonzo Adams, the father of former NFL player Phillip Adams, is suing his son's alma mater, South Carolina State University, for failing to provide adequate head trauma treatment during his college football career. Phillip Adams fatally shot six people before killing himself in April 2021, and an autopsy revealed he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to head injuries. The lawsuit alleges that the university's negligence contributed to Adams' death, and that he also sustained head trauma during his six-year NFL career.

via New York Post |
#chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy#head-trauma#lawsuit
Father of ex-NFL player who killed 6 sues alma mater over alleged lack of CTE treatment.
sports3 years ago

Father of ex-NFL player who killed 6 sues alma mater over alleged lack of CTE treatment.

The father of former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed six people before taking his own life, is suing his son's alma mater, South Carolina State University, for failing to provide adequate head trauma treatment. An autopsy revealed that Adams suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to head injuries. The lawsuit alleges that the university did not have enough trained staff to treat Adams' sustained head trauma during his college football career. The NFL journeyman also sustained head trauma during his six-year career.

via Fox News|
#cte#head-trauma#lawsuit