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The Dangerous Logic of CTE Self-Diagnosis
The Midtown Manhattan shooter speculated that the condition was a cause of his mental illness. But drawing that conclusion is ...
What to Know About the Brain Disease CTE
“CTE is linked to repetitive brain trauma and has a distinct pathology that can only be diagnosed at autopsy,” says Dr. Ross ...
Mass shooter said ‘Football gave me CTE.’ Are youth athletes at risk?
After killing four and taking his own life, Shane Tamura — a former football player at two L.A.-area high schools — left ...
MSU expert discusses CTE and how the university is keeping athletes safe and risk low
The New York City gunman who shot and killed multiple people on Tuesday claimed he had CTE. He was targeting multiple NFL ...
Brain of NYC mass shooter Shane Tamura to be studied for CTE: Medical Examiner
Shane Tamura — who fatally shot four people at a Midtown East office building — said in a suicide note he believed he ...
Experts say no 'instant answer' as to whether gunman had CTE
Brain experts say it could take weeks to learn whether Shane Tamura, the gunman who killed four people in Manhattan, had CTE.
The years-long history between CTE and the NFL
The midtown Manhattan shooter left a suicide note, asking for his brain to be studied, as he wondered whether Chronic ...
What is CTE? Explaining the disease referenced by New York gunman at NFL HQ building
The brain disease has most commonly been found in athletes in contact sports and others with a history of repeated brain ...
Who has had CTE? Notable NFL players who suffered from disease
To date, nearly 350 former NFL players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after their death.
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What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
In a video message, Tisch said Tamura left a suicide note and claimed to be suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...
What is CTE and its connection to the NFL and other contact sports?
CTE is a degenerative disease caused by repeated impacts to the head, including both concussive and asymptomatic ...