Michael Alosco: The Toll of Repetitive Head Impacts

Howie and Harlan are joined by Michael Alosco, co-director of Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center, to discuss the consequences of years of hits to the head for football players and other athletes. Harlan reports on research that clarifies how to treat high cholesterol; Howie discusses a judge's ruling striking down coverage of preventative care. Links: “Treat-to-Target or High-Intensity Statin in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease” Boston University CTE Center UNITE Brain Bank | BU CTE Center Michael Alosco: “Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” Michael Alosco: “White matter hyperintensities in former American football players” Michael Alosco: “Age of first exposure to tackle football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy” “Explaining Litigation Challenging the ACA’s Preventive Services Requirements: Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra” “Federal Judge Strikes Down Obamacare Requirement for Free Preventive Care” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.