Head injuries could result in neurodegenerative disease in rugby union players
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 12:00
in Health & Medicine
Until now, the association between head injuries and neurodegenerative disease, specifically chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), has predominantly been made with boxers. Now, the first case has been reported showing an association between exposure to head injuries in rugby union players and an increased risk in neurodegenerative disease.