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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE, has cropped up many a time in mainstream media linking the disease to professional boxers and American football players, but what is it exactly? Is it really a health condition that’s only high risk for professional athletes involved in contact sports? It turns out, CTE is not a diagnosable condition for potential sufferers during their lifetime, so how much do we really know about the disease at this point in time?

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
• Concussion
• Memory Loss
• Memory dysfunction / difficulty
• Confusion
• Depression
• Aggression
• Irritability
• Impulsivity

Neuropathological stages of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Much isn't known about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy / CTE, but scientific research is uncovering more and more through study. Here's what is known so far about the neuropathological stages of the condition...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• Brain

Signs and symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

When damage occurs in the brain, various indications of impairment begin to develop, and progressively worsen. We break down what signs and symptoms have been determined so far for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• Headache
• Concentration problems
• Aggression
• Irritability
• Depression
• Memory Loss
• Memory dysfunction / difficulty
• Mood Swings
• Mood disturbances
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Impulsivity
• Speech issues
• Disorganised Speech / Thinking
• Impaired judgement
• Substance dependency
• Visuospatial function difficulty
• Apathy
• Tremors
• Decreased range of motion
• Paranoia

How is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosed?

At present, there are no clinical means to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in living patients. Diagnosis is only formally made through post-mortem analysis and via retrospective interviews. Research aims to develop diagnostic criteria during life. We look at how diagnosis is currently made, as well as what is being considered for future through study...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• Positron emission topography (PET scan)
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Diffuse tensor imaging (DTI)
• Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
• Functional MRI (fMRI)
• CT (computerised tomography) scan

Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) treatable?

Without diagnostic criteria during life, treatment procedures are also not currently in practice either. If similar indications of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) are recognised during life, however, what kinds of treatment support could be implemented? Here are some considerations which can be helpful...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy

How can Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) be prevented?

If there are no official means to diagnose or treat Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in any living persons, can it then be prevented? So far research is looking at ways to clearly identify underlying causes and risk factors which will help in this regard. Based on what is known, CTE could be preventable. Alternatively risk could potentially be reduced...

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
• CTE
• Concussion
• Brain
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)