Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE and football play and not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson disease. https://t.co/D8vAvJM14Z https://t.co/ZHANobYbZV
Substantia Nigra Pathology, Contact Sports Play, and Parkinsonism in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
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The overall discussions reflect an interest in the connection between contact sports, brain pathology, and parkinsonism, highlighted by phrases like 'unusual pathology' and 'significant connection,' which indicate engagement and recognition of potential implications for sports safety and neurological research.
Most posts acknowledge the research’s findings and seem to support the link between contact sports-related brain injuries and parkinsonism.
Generally, the discussions show moderate interest, with many posts emphasizing the significance of the findings and potential health implications.
Several posts reference specific data points, such as the 25% prevalence rate, and mention the unusual pathology associated with CTE, indicating thoughtful engagement.
The posts suggest the study’s results could influence understanding and awareness of sports-related brain injuries and their long-term effects.
Abstract in brief
- Parkinsonism is often linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by repetitive head injuries, but the exact causes of parkinsonism in CTE patients are not fully understood.
- This study examined brain donors diagnosed with CTE to determine how often parkinsonism occurs and its relationship with brain damage due to past sports-related injuries.
- Results indicated that 24.7% of CTE participants experienced parkinsonism, which was associated with older age, higher dementia rates, and more severe stages of CTE, suggesting a significant connection between the severity of CTE and parkinsonism.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyStudy of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE and football play and not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson disease. https://t.co/183CBkOT1I https://t.co/YrJVKPidsZ
From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE & football play & not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson https://t.co/oNOsN2u1Cl https://t.co/bxY3u5PoUA
Patología de Substantia Nigra, juego deportivo de contacto y parkinsonismo en la encefalopatía traumática crónica | Neurología | Neurología JAMA | Red JAMA https://t.co/66vXez6Ppf
Substantia Nigra Pathology, Contact Sports Play, and Parkinsonism in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy | Neurology | JAMA Neurology #TBI @ociredeF_MD https://t.co/ToSW4C0KU8
A new study from BU CTE Center was with 481 brain donors of contact sports who died with #CTE. 25% developed movement symptoms that looked like Parkinson's disease. Learn more: https://t.co/b6dCypgxJM One love #braininjury #awareness #invisible #disability https://t.co/UqfjyuVdGH
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RT @gdomeni: Substantia Nigra Pathology, Contact Sports Play, and Parkinsonism in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy | Neurology | JAMA Neuro…
Substantia Nigra Pathology, Contact Sports Play, and Parkinsonism in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy | Neurology | JAMA Neurology #TBI @ociredeF_MD https://t.co/ToSW4C0KU8
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE and football play and not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson disease. https://t.co/183CBkOT1I https://t.co/YrJVKPidsZ
Impactos cefálicos repetitivos pueden incitar procesos neuropatológicos que conducen a síntomas de parkinsonismo en pacientes con encefalopatía traumática crónica #CTE. #contactsports #substantianigra https://t.co/i9JRAKdfQu
A new study from BU CTE Center was with 481 brain donors of contact sports who died with #CTE. 25% developed movement symptoms that looked like Parkinson's disease. Learn more: https://t.co/b6dCypgxJM One love #braininjury #awareness #invisible #disability https://t.co/UqfjyuVdGH
RT @GastonFRodrigu1: Patología de Substantia Nigra, juego deportivo de contacto y parkinsonismo en la encefalopatía traumática crónica | Ne…
RT @GastonFRodrigu1: Patología de Substantia Nigra, juego deportivo de contacto y parkinsonismo en la encefalopatía traumática crónica | Ne…
Patología de Substantia Nigra, juego deportivo de contacto y parkinsonismo en la encefalopatía traumática crónica | Neurología | Neurología JAMA | Red JAMA https://t.co/66vXez6Ppf
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
Jason W. Adams et al, Substantia Nigra Pathology, Contact Sports Play, and Parkinsonism in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, JAMA Neurology (2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.2166 https://t.co/PzvlE8Q7sx
RT @JAMA_current: From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. M…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMA_current: From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. M…
RT @JAMA_current: From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. M…
RT @JAMA_current: From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. M…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual…
RT @JAMA_current: From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. M…
From @JAMANeuro: Study of deceased contact sports athletes w/ CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE & football play & not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson https://t.co/oNOsN2u1Cl https://t.co/bxY3u5PoUA
Study of deceased contact sports athletes with CTE reports that nearly 25% had parkinsonism during life. Most had an unusual pathology related to CTE and football play and not the typical Lewy body pathology found in most cases of Parkinson disease. https://t.co/D8vAvJM14Z https://t.co/ZHANobYbZV