Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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The 27-year-old suspected gunman behind the recent deadly shooting inside the NFL’s headquarters building in New York City reportedly left behind a multi-page suicide note pointing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as a key factor in his actions.

About Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

• It is a degenerative brain condition that happens after repeated head injuries. 
• It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration.
• CTE has been most commonly observed in athletes involved in contact sports such as American football, boxing, and hockey, as well as military veterans exposed to blast injuries. 
• The condition typically develops years after repeated head trauma and worsens over time.
• Symptoms: 
  • Early symptoms may be mild or go unnoticed, often including depression or suicidal thoughts, aggression, mood swings, and personality changes. 
  • As the disease progresses, people may experience confusion, memory loss, and difficulty with planning or decision-making. 
  • In advanced cases, movement problems can also develop.
• Treatment: CTE cannot be cured, but medicines and other treatments can help your symptoms.

Source: LMINT

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