Source: cbsnews.com | Repost Duerson Fund 12/12/2022 –
Ron Egloff, who played tight end for the Broncos for seven years, said his playing career was “a blast, it was awesome,” but he is not taking any chances when it comes to possible aftereffects.
For two days in October, Egloff traveled to Boston University and underwent rigorous testing on his brain function, memory and cognitive skills.
“MRI, PET scans, spinal tap- they go through everything,” said Egloff. “It’s thorough.”
Egloff, 67, is participating in a research study at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center aimed at advancing the ability to diagnose the onset of CTE while victims are still alive. Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient’s brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
“I feel pretty good,” said Egloff, “but you never know what’s going on on the inside though.”