A group of Aussie former athletes and doctors are on the verge of a medical breakthrough that could find a cure for concussion-related dementia by diagnosing CTE in living individuals.
At present Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy – or CTE – can only be detected once a person has died and this vital step could eventually lead to a cure.
Led by former North Sydney Bears prop Josh Stuart and ex-NFL star Colin Scotts, the group is set to approach the NRL for funding and assistance.
Using the expertise of Dr Michael Buckland, a world-renowned expert in concussion and its devastating effects on sportsmen, the group hopes to prevent future generations of football stars from contracting the disease that slowly eats away at the brain and often leads to death.
“Our group, Brain 4 Life Ltd, believes in a future where the devastating impact of brain diseases like CTE can be reversed, where diagnosis during life and targeted treatments are not only possible, but within reach,” Stuart told Wide World of Sports.
“We are developing the first-ever diagnostic test for CTE in living individuals.
“I had several concussions during my career and had early signs of dementia and got tested.
“I undertook a series of tests and challenges, took specialised peptides and had laser treatment — and six months later, I showed signs of improvement.
“It’s early days but we believe we are on the right path to finding a cure and reversing CTE.
“Colin is also developing, with the help of scientists, a formula in the shape of a powder that will be available next year for those showing symptoms of CTE.”
The group has set up a charity which can be found on their website Brain4Life.org.
“Unfortunately the research and development isn’t cheap but if we can find a cure it will be well worth it,” Stuart said.
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