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- First identified: 2002 by Bennet Omalu (study published in 2005)
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a disease of the brain believed to be caused by repeated head trauma resulting in large accumulations of tau proteins, killing cells in regions responsible for mood, emotions, and executive functioning.http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_10980
Numerous former professional athletes, particularly former National Football League players are believed to have had this disease, however the NFL denies the validity of the research on CTE.http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_10980
Symptoms
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have CTE or any brain injury, please consult your doctor.Notable Athletes Believed to Have CTE
- Mike Webster, NFL player, died on September 24, 2002 from a heart attack after suffering from severe depression and dementia, becoming a drug user and homeless.
- Terry Long, NFL player, committed suicide June 7, 2005 by drinking anti-freeze after struggle with severe depression.
- Andre Waters, NFL player, committed suicide November 20, 2006 by gunshot wound after suffering from depression.
- Justin Strzelczyk, NFL player, died on September 30, 2004 from crashing his car after a high speed chase by the police.
- Chris Benoit, Professional wrestler, committed suicide after murdering his wife and child.
- Ted Johnson, NFL player, suffering symptoms consistent with CTE.
- Gene Atkins, NFL player, suffering symptoms consistent with CTE.
- Kyle Turley, NFL player, retired in 2009, suffering symptoms consistent with CTE.
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