JAMA July 2017 PMID 28742910

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football.

Jesse Mez, Daniel H Daneshvar, Patrick T Kiernan, Bobak Abdolmohammadi, Victor E Alvarez, Bertrand R Huber, Michael L Alosco, Todd M Solomon, Christopher J Nowinski, Lisa McHale, Kerry A Cormier, Caroline A Kubilus, Brett M Martin, Lauren Murphy, Christine M Baugh

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Discussions around the article reveal widespread concern, with posts citing specific data such as 87% of deceased football players having CTE and mentioning detailed research like Mez et al.'s study, showcasing both the gravity of the findings and active engagement with scientific evidence. The tone is serious and urgent, reflecting the perceived high impact of the findings on player safety and sports policies.

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Most discussions strongly endorse the study’s findings, highlighting the high prevalence of CTE in football players and supporting the association between contact sports and brain injuries.

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There is heightened curiosity about CTE, as evidenced by multiple references to the article and related research, indicating significant concern and engagement with the subject.

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Posts delve into detailed statistics, mention of various studies, and discussions about health implications, reflecting a deep level of engagement with the topic.

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The discussions emphasize the severity and widespread nature of CTE, suggesting the publication could influence public awareness, safety protocols, and future research directions.

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Chris Giza
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TAU1/ Excellent overview & mechanistic discussion of tau & #CTE @BIRC_at_UCLA by @bill_flavin last week! @UCLABrainSPORT @UCLANeurology @UCLA_BRI @dgsomucla @AANMember @KevinBickart @darby23adam @MADLab1 #tau #prion #NeuroTwitter Mez @JAMA_current 2017: https://t.co/KUsGvPy9Ie https://t.co/obtc1ESKD6

Feb 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 4,916 followers View post →
Ed. Al.
@EdgarAlanRg · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. | JAMA | https://t.co/E6wyUToHWh

Feb 3, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 461 followers View post →
estmannmd
@estmannmd · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. | Traumatic Brain Injury | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/U2j0fbb2YP

Feb 3, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,820 followers View post →
Boston University CTE Center
@bu_cte · X

You can read the paper "Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football" here: https://t.co/OzL5BN2zsj

Nov 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,576 followers View post →
thomas forsberg
@baked41820575 · X

North american football and CTE(severe brain disease) 99% of tested brains of NFL players, 88% of CFL players, 64% of semi-professional players, 91% of college football players, and 21% of high school football players had various stages of CTE. https://t.co/3lWrVY2CLk

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
Boston University CTE Center
@bu_cte · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football Mez et al. (2017) https://t.co/l86wROTaBV

May 19, 2023 · 1 like · 1,576 followers View post →

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Lennart 000
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#americanfootball @cnn @FoxNews @CBSNews @NBCNews 87% of #nfl-players who died at a median age of 66 years had #CTE of various degrees. That is staggering numbers. https://t.co/C8FcbMCLim

Jul 31, 2025 · 52 followers View post →
Boston University CTE Center
@bu_cte · X

You can read the paper "Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football" here: https://t.co/OzL5BN2zsj

Nov 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,576 followers View post →
thomas forsberg
@baked41820575 · X

North american football and CTE(severe brain disease) 99% of tested brains of NFL players, 88% of CFL players, 64% of semi-professional players, 91% of college football players, and 21% of high school football players had various stages of CTE. https://t.co/3lWrVY2CLk

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
CCSIHCA
@CCsalud_Ing_Hum · X

RT @GeneralGoth: @idktheotherone @SwampCommunist @eshaLegal Okay, 1 more, this one was intense. CTE was confirmed in 87% of all levels of p…

Sep 4, 2023 · 1 share · 52 followers View post →
Shae R.B. Mahoney, BSN, RN, CHPN
@GeneralGoth · X

@idktheotherone @SwampCommunist @eshaLegal Okay, 1 more, this one was intense. CTE was confirmed in 87% of all levels of play, 99% NFL players. Mez et al., (2017). Clinicopathological evaluation of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in players of American football. JAMA, 318(4), 360–370. https://t.co/wYs3xzW0BZ

Jun 22, 2023 · 1 share · 600 followers View post →
Boston University CTE Center
@bu_cte · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football Mez et al. (2017) https://t.co/l86wROTaBV

May 19, 2023 · 1 like · 1,576 followers View post →
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
@AnneNonneemouse · X

@hrkbenowen For once, I kind of agree w/her. They do put their health & safety on the line. Repeated head trauma is likely the cause of CTE. BUT, the

Jan 4, 2023 · 1,220 followers View post →
James Igoe
@JamesJosephIgoe · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football - PubMed https://t.co/xg8inRRbND

Oct 25, 2022 · 405 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football — Among 202 deceased former football players (median age at death 66 years) CTE diagnosed in 177 players. Mean years of football participation 15.1. https://t.co/pzuHkpcYJt

Jul 7, 2022 · 388 followers View post →
Chris Giza
@griz1 · X

TAU1/ Excellent overview & mechanistic discussion of tau & #CTE @BIRC_at_UCLA by @bill_flavin last week! @UCLABrainSPORT @UCLANeurology @UCLA_BRI @dgsomucla @AANMember @KevinBickart @darby23adam @MADLab1 #tau #prion #NeuroTwitter Mez @JAMA_current 2017: https://t.co/KUsGvPy9Ie https://t.co/obtc1ESKD6

Feb 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 4,916 followers View post →
J.Wallusch
@J52Wallusch · X

@KubaSieradzki4 @bartekrys @WelshRugbyUnion @robertgrze Mysle, ze dla wyczynowego zawodnika 20 dziennie to malo (przynajmniej w footballu). Ponizej kilka linkow na temat CTE w sportach kolizyjnych

Dec 10, 2020 · 2,487 followers View post →
xyz
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Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football https://t.co/2JNi3n5yZJ

Oct 17, 2020 · 100 followers View post →
Hans Moll ن
@kalemol · X

@spelersvakbond @VGouttebarge @telegraaf @FIFPro @elevchenko Ik lees: https://t.co/MnOBT7bzhD en in Fitness & Exercise News: Heading Soccer Ball Linked to Brain Injury en in: Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football dat koppen wel degelijk risicovol is

Feb 29, 2020 · 1,912 followers View post →
AthletRx
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Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football | Traumatic Brain Injury | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/ColLYaybfv

Jul 17, 2019 · 3 followers View post →
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Ed. Al.
@EdgarAlanRg · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. | JAMA | https://t.co/E6wyUToHWh

Feb 3, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 461 followers View post →
estmannmd
@estmannmd · X

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. | Traumatic Brain Injury | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/U2j0fbb2YP

Feb 3, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,820 followers View post →