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April 25, 2026Neurology0 citations

Sleep Apnea Screening and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Former Professional American-Style Football Players

DTDouglas P. TerryVanderbilt University Medical Center RGRachel Grashow CCCatherine CreagerHarvard University

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The study aims to assess the prevalence of sleep apnea in former professional American-style football players and its impact on neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Cross-sectional analysis of former professional American-style football players
Assessment of sleep apnea prevalence and neuropsychiatric symptoms
Evaluation of treatment status for sleep apnea
Estimates indicate that up to 69% of former professional ASF players may have sleep apnea.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as mood and cognitive issues are worsened in those with untreated or suspected sleep apnea.

Abstract

This study identified that many former professional ASF players may be at risk of not being appropriately screened or treated for SA. These results estimate that the actual proportion of former professional ASF players with SA may be as high as 69%. Mood, pain, and cognitive symptoms may be exacerbated in those with treated, undertreated, or suspected SA.

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