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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chronic_traumaticChronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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   Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated trauma to the head. The encephalopathy symptoms can include behavioral problems, mood problems, and problems with thinking. The disease often gets worse over time and can result in dementia.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › chronicChronic traumatic encephalopathy - Symptoms and causes

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   Nov 18, 2023 · Overview. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration. CTE gets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosis CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain.

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   What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

   • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration. CTE gets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosis CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain. CTE is a rare disorder that is not yet well understood.

   Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Symptoms and causes

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   What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (TBI)?

   • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy was first identified in boxers in the 1920s. At the time, it was called "punch-drunk syndrome." Over the following decades, researchers reported similar findings in other victims of brain trauma. Among the groups most affected by this type of TBI are professional football players.

   What is CTE? Understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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   Can traumatic encephalopathy syndrome be diagnosed during life?

   • There is currently no way to definitively diagnose CTE during life. But experts have developed clinical criteria for traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES). TES is a clinical disorder associated with CTE. CTE is suspected in people who are at high risk due to repeated head trauma over years during sports or military experiences.

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4. www.health.harvard.edu › mind-and-mood › what-is-cteWhat is CTE? Understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease linked to repeated blows to the head. CTE has most commonly been diagnosed in athletes, but it can happen in anyone who has had recurring head injuries. Defining CTE: What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

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5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - Cleveland Clinic

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that can develop due to repeated head impacts and concussions. This condition affects how areas of your brain function, communicate and work with each other. Depending on the extent of the damage and the affected brain areas, this condition can have severe effects.

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   Chronic traumatic encephalopathy ( CTE ), formerly known as dementia pugilistica, is a neurodegenerative disease found in people who have had multiple head injuries. [1] . These injuries can be from contact sports such as American football or boxing, as well as from military service, domestic violence and other causes.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › chronicChronic traumatic encephalopathy - Diagnosis and treatment ...

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   Nov 18, 2023 · CTE is suspected in people who are at high risk due to repeated head trauma over years during sports or military experiences. A diagnosis requires evidence of degeneration of brain tissue and deposits of tau and other proteins in the brain. This can only be seen after death during an autopsy.

8. www.healthline.com › health › overview-of-chronicOverview of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - Healthline

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   Apr 22, 2022 · Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a form of brain degeneration caused by repeated trauma to the head. It causes symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, such as memory loss...