About this episode:

A neurodegenerative disease that can only be diagnosed after death, CTE has made headlines for its prevalence in professional football players. But where does it stand as a public health issue? In this episode: Jesse Mez of the Boston University CTE Center gives an overview of what we know and don't yet know about CTE, as well as tips for parents of children who play contact sports.

Guest:

Jesse Mez, MD, MS, is the co-director of clinical research at the Boston University CTE Center and associate professor of neurology at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Host:

Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Show links and related content:

• Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football—JAMA

• Researchers Are One Step Closer to Diagnosing CTE During Life, Rather Than After Death—The Brink

• Brain scans of former NFL players show lasting impact of collision sports—The Hub

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