Scientists at Israel’s Ben Gurion University have developed a combined MRI scan plus an analysis of the brain’s blood vessels to detect Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE is a neuro-degenerative disease caused by repeated head injuries – a major issue in contact sports e.g. US football.

https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-creates-first-of-its-kind-test-to-detect-football-players-brain-injuries/