diagnosis

Scientists find blood biomarker that opens door to CTE diagnosis in living patients

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Scientists Identify Blood Biomarker Paving the Way for CTE Diagnosis in Living Patients Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a blood biomarker, eMTBR-tau243, that may help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living individuals. This degenerative brain condition, linked to repeated head trauma in contact sports, currently can only be diagnosed post-mortem. … Read more

Marshall Faulk, Hall of Famer and Southern coach, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

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Marshall Faulk, Hall of Famer and Southern Coach, Shares His Parkinson’s Diagnosis Marshall Faulk, the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which he revealed during a podcast. At 53, he reports manageable symptoms, primarily hand rigidity and slight tremors, and is committed to helping … Read more

Chris Johnson seeks Ice Bucket Challenge revival amid ALS diagnosis

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Chris Johnson Pushes to Revive Ice Bucket Challenge Following ALS Diagnosis Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, diagnosed with ALS, is advocating for a revival of the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for the disease. The challenge, which skyrocketed in popularity in 2014, raised approximately $135 million in the U.S. and $220 million globally … Read more