Published 07/04/2023 2:16:08 a.m.

First professional female athlete diagnosed with degenerative brain disease CTE

Australian scientists have diagnosed the world's first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a professional female athlete, Heather Anderson, who played Australian Rules football. CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to contact sports, has previously only been diagnosed in male athletes.
CTE is caused by repeated head knocks and concussions and has been associated with an increased risk of mental illness and dementia. The diagnosis of CTE in a female athlete suggests that women in sport may also be susceptible to the disease.

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BBC News

CTE: Brain disease diagnosed in female athlete for first time

The degenerative brain disease - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - is linked to contact sports.

07/04/2023 10:09:13 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Woman athlete diagnosed with CTE brain disease in ‘landmark’ find

Scientists at the Sydney-based Australian Sports Brain Bank research centre said on Monday they had identified low-stage CTE in the brain of former professional Australian Rules footballer Heather Anderson.

07/04/2023 8:29:30 a.m.·India

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CBC News

Degenerative brain disease CTE found for 1st time in female professional athlete

Australian researchers have discovered the first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female professional athlete.

07/04/2023 3:32:41 p.m.·Canada

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Associated Press News

Australian rules footballer diagnosed with CTE in landmark finding for female athletes

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A former Australian rules football player has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a landmark finding for female professional athletes.

07/05/2023 1:02:18 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Australian rules footballer diagnosed with CTE in landmark finding for female athletes

The Australian Sports Brain Bank has diagnosed a former Australian rules football player with chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a landmark finding for female professional athletes

07/05/2023 1:02:17 a.m.·United States

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CNN

First professional female athlete diagnosed with degenerative brain disease CTE

Scientists in Australia have diagnosed the world’s first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a professional female athlete, with implications for millions of girls and women who play contact sport.

07/04/2023 7:25:12 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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