Neurosurgery News - University of Pittsburgh Fall 2011

Dr Maroon and co-author Russell Blaylock MD summarize much of their landmark article on their proposed cause of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, better known as CTE.  First identified in professional football players the cause of CTE has lacked a clear explanation.  In the original article published in Surgical Neurology International in the summer of 2011, the authors link CTE to an inflammatory response of the brain due to traumatic injury as one possible mechanism. 

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CNN November 23, 2011 – Dr. Maroon responds to CNN about new NFL policy to have observers in the stands look for player injuries.

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Indiana University in Bloomington has announced five recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Service Award, IU’s highest award given only to an alumna or alumnus.  Dr. Maroon will be receiving this award on Nov 4, 2011. 

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Memory and Aging, by Joseph Maroon MD for Well Bella Magazine, May 2011

Many changes occur as we age, both physically and mentally, that can lead to disability and disease. But like a car that has been well-maintained, our bodies can also be maintained-by a healthy diet, exercise and preventive screenings-with relatively few permanent breakdowns well into our senior years. But is this also true with our brain’s ability to think and remember? What can be done now to help preserve brain function?

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