MRI test for football players that could detect CTE, developed by Ben-Gurion U. researcher

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) 'We believe that those with persistent leak encompassing months or years are more likely to develop CTE,' says Prof. Friedman. 'Many players seem to repair their BBB quickly, and if they do not suffer from repeated TBIs [traumatic brain injuries] or are not sensitive to brain injury, they are not likely to develop CTE.'