Abnormalities in brain white matter may occur in youth football players suffering sub-concussive head impacts
Macro shot of a brain's cerebrospinal fluid filled ventricle, showcasing intricate neural structures and membranes, illuminated by soft blue light in a medical lab setting.
Researchers from Wake Forest School of Medicine (NC, USA) have published findings reporting that changes in the brains of youth football players can be observed after a single season of play. What is of particular note is that these changes were seen in players that had not suffered a concussion during the season. This study has been published in Radiology and offers a new perspective into research regarding brain injury occurring in youth sports. Christopher Winslow explained the premise of his team’s study: "Most investigators believe that concussions are bad for the brain, but what about the hundreds of head...
