Association between Recurrent Concussion and Late-Life Cognitive Impairment in Retired Professional Football Players

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Authors

Kevin M. Guskiewicz · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stephen W. Marshall · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Julian E. Bailes · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Michael McCrea · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Robert C. Cantu · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Christopher Randolph · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

Our findings suggest that the onset of dementia-related syndromes may be initiated by repetitive cerebral concussions in professional football players.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Cognitive Functions and Memory

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 57, Issue 4, pp. 719-726

DOI: 10.1093/neurosurgery/57.4.719

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