A former NHL enforcer is participating in groundbreaking research to detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living patients, offering hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment. Volunteering as a test subject, he aims to help scientists develop non-invasive imaging techniques that could revolutionize how brain injuries are identified during a person’s lifetime. The study could provide critical insights for athletes and others at risk of repeated head trauma, potentially changing how medical professionals approach concussions and long-term brain health. His involvement highlights the urgent need for better tools to assess brain injuries before symptoms become irreversible.

An ex-NHL enforcer joins the fight to diagnose CTE in living brains: ‘I’m the guinea pig’  The New York Times