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Mild traumatic brain injury: a risk factor for neurodegeneration

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Gavett, Brandon E, Stern, Robert A, Cantu, Robert C, Nowinski, Christopher J, McKee, Ann C·2010·Alzheimer's Research & Therapy

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Recently, it has become clear that head trauma can lead to a progressive neurodegeneration known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Although the medical literature also implicates head trauma as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, these findings are predominantly based on clinical diagnostic criteria that lack specificity. The dementia that follows head injuries or repetitive mild trauma may be caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy, alone or in conjunction with other neurodegenerations (for example, Alzheimer's disease). Prospective longitudinal studies of head-injured individuals, with neuropathological verification, will not only improve understanding of head trauma as a risk factor for dementia but will also enhance treatment and prevention of a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Authors
Gavett, B. E., Stern, R. A., Cantu, R. C., Nowinski, C. J., & McKee, A. C.
Affiliations
Boston University (US)
Corresponding author
McKee, Ann C
Venue
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
Published
2010
Volume
2
Issue
3
Pages
18
ISSN
1758-9193 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2038425717
Cited by
216
References
17
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Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Alzheimer s Research & Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
  • National Institute on Aging (0572063345–5, 0572063345, supplement 0572063345, P30-AG13846))
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Keywords
mild traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease, head trauma, dementia risk factors, repetitive head injury, neuropathology

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