Concussions in sport can now be rapidly diagnosed using spit – new research

By Valentina Di Pietro, Lecturer in Neurotrauma, University of Birmingham
Antonio Belli, Professor of Trauma Neurosurgery, University of Birmingham

Concussion is now recognised as the most common injury in many contact sports, such as rugby and American football. But while it’s possible to recover from a concussion, multiple head injuries or improperly treated ones can lead to long-term problems, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition which can cause behavioural problems, mood problems, and difficulty thinking.

Over time, is can also cause dementia. Multiple

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