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

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

May 18, 2026 · 27 min

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Dr. Alex Menze discusses the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players with Dr. Breton Asken.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Breton Asken about the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players, focusing on inflammation, brain microstructure, and cognitive decline. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

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