Inflammation, Limbic White Matter, and Symptoms After Repetitive Head Impacts in Retired Football Players

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Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Breton Asken discuss the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players, focusing on inflammation, brain microstructure, and cognitive decline. Show citation: Emanuel OM, Miner AE, Lee SY, et al. Inflammation, Limbic White Matter Microstructure, and Clinical Symptoms in Retired American Football Players With Repetitive Head Impacts. Neurology. 2026;106(6):e214646. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214646

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