Former BC QB Matt Hasselbeck working as ambassador in study aiming to diagnose cause of CTE

Former Boston College quarterback and three time NFL pro bowler Matt Hasselbeck is working to diagnose a disorder Hasselbeck is the first ambassador for a new research aimed at diagnosing the cause of the brain sickness Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE Being a part of this review where you can really examination these types of things where maybe you can come up with a test and a cure for those who are still living maybe dealing with these issues whether it is football or any other sport I was excited to get involved stated Hasselbeck The research which will be conducted at Boston University will examine blood and brain imaging to help doctors accurately diagnose CTE What does CTE look like clinically in someone That means what kind of problems with thinking and memory does it produce Does it produce problems with mood and behavior And what are those patterns of problems disclosed Hasselbeck Can we identify something in the blood something in our imaging techniques to determine whether or not CTE is in the brain while the case is living former college and professional football players will participate in the assessment Hasselbeck says he hopes to spread awareness and encourage former football players to be mindful of the responses they could be experiencing I think we can lead the way in terms of research and as players and former players we can step forward and be the first ones to go And maybe this leads to cures for other things maybe Alzheimer s or dementia revealed Hasselbeck