...CTE is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy which a progressive degenerative disease which effects the brain. CTE is found in athletes who have a history of repetitive brain trauma such as symptomatic concussions as well as asymptomatic subconcussive hits to the head. Most athletes found with CTE are boxers, football players, even motorists. CTE starts off with no symptoms which makes it hard for people to realize that they might have CTE. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ik eventually leads its victim to rage, impulsivity, depression and even suicide. Confusion and memory loss are the eventual symptoms of CTE that follow after rage, impulsivity and depression. The last stage of CTE is advanced dementia which makes the brain become deformed...
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...Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE is a deterioration of the brain and can also be defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which is caused by repetitive head trauma. CTE first came along in 1928 and was described by New Jersey medical examiner, Dr. Harrison Martland. Martland began to notice a group of related symptoms in boxers (confusion, speech problems, tremors, and slow movement). He published an article entitled “Punch Drunk,” in which he describes the boxers as, “cuckoo,” “goofy,” “cutting paper dolls,” or “slug nutty” (Journal of the American Association, 1928). Later, this was termed dementia pugilistica, which actually means dementia of a fighter. With the growth of our sports like American football, symptoms of CTE were being reported in a number of athletes other than boxers and in the 1960s, it was renamed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE has become a very popular topic because of its close association with American football, soccer hockey, boxing, and professional wrestling. Several of the affected athletes are retired, but have struggled in their late years with anger, depression, substance abuse, memory/motor disturbances, and suicide. Autopsy results from these particular athletes have proposed a link between these cognitive, emotional, and physical manifestations and CTE. In addition to athletes, soldiers have become another group of concern being that many are returning from the battlefield and have brain injuries along with blast...
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...Traumatic Brain Injuries Related to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Shelby R. Barnhill Grossmont College Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by hyperphosphorylated tau deposits throughout the brain, specifically in the form of neurofibrillary tangles, astrocytic tangles and threadlike neuropil neurites. Exposure to repetitive brain trauma, including concussions, contusions, and others, most likely result in CTE or other common neurodegenerative diseases. CTE can potentially affect military veterans who were exposed to explosions or other blast related injuries, as well as contact sport athletes with a history of repetitive head impacts. Before research was done on other athletes, it was most commonly found in boxers, and was known as “dementia pugilistica” or “punch drunk”. This disease can be potentially related to over 14 other neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a...
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...Social and Personal Effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Madison McCoy The social and personal effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) have many aspects and have been recorded by many institutions. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by head trauma (Yuan pg 1). The diagnosis of this disease is difficult, considering it can only be done post-mortem during an autopsy. When performing brain biopsies, searching for the neurofibrillary tangles is not a practical option for an early diagnosis of CTE. CTE is more commonly known as concussions, and are usually caused by sport injuries. Symptoms of CTE include irritability, aggression, suicidal thoughts, memory problems, motor impairment and much...
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...teams earned throughout the season. A total of 1,696 players played for 32 teams in 2014. Football is the most physical athletic sport played, in the Untied states of America. Injuries are often expected to occur to players each year. However, most players only expect to miss a few games before they return from an injury, not realizing the potential risk of long term injury. Every play on a National Football League field consists of head to head contact between some player, or with the ground. Retired National Football League players have proceeded to file a civil lawsuit against the National Football League because, studies have found that the helmet to helmet contact experienced in the games and practice, is causes a disease called Chronic Traumactic Enephalopathy (CTE). Statement of the Problems In order to understand if players should be allowed to file a lawsuit against the National Football League, we need to better understand exactly...
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...classified as a traumatic brain injury. * Concussions can also be caused by an excessive blow to the body that causes a person’s head to move back and forth, which causes the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull. * Concussions within the National Football League have become a serious health risk due to the fact that athletes were playing in games before their concussions had completely healed, which puts athletes vulnerable to increased injury. * Many retired NFL football players have suffered memory and cognitive issues, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and depression. Indicators of Concussions * During the 2012 NFL football season, there were 265 concussions reported. * From the 2010 season to the 2012 season, the amount of concussions per season only decreased from 270 to 265. * In the 2012, players who suffered concussions have been linked to severe memory loss, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and player suicide. * Mike Webster’s death in 2002 was the first to relate concussions in the NFL with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and death. * In 2012, autopsies of Ray Easterling and Junior Seau both showed evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. * This concerning evidence led to relation of concussions and deaths for several more NFL players. * Chris Henry, a former Cincinnati Bengals football player, had an autopsy that revealed signs of neurofibrillary tangles related to chronic traumatic...
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...can be extended if the victim does not report his/her concussion. This is frequently the case, as 25% of people who suffer a concussion are never “assessed” by medical professionals (“11 Facts About”). In the brains of dead NFL players, there is a certain phenomenon found called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE. CTE is “the term used to describe brain degeneration likely caused by repeated head traumas,” (“Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy”). CTE can only be found in the brain during an autopsy, so a definite diagnosis is not possible for a live human (“Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy”). The symptoms of CTE are a little more intense than a concussion, including “difficulty thinking, depression, short-term memory loss, emotional instability, and even suicidal thoughts,” (“Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy”). People believe that CTE causes areas of the brain to “waste away,” and brain cells can not communicate as well as normal (“Chronic Traumatic...
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...can only do so much to protect you. If a player is constantly taking blows to the head the chances of getting a concussion increase. Players can be affected by these hits even after they have stopped playing the game. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a disease that may occur up to ten years after someone stops playing the sport. Head Injuries in Football Football Related Head Injuries Introduction: I. Attention Getter: Imagine you’re an NFL quarterback taking a three step drop, you have 5 seconds if that to get rid of the ball before a 350 pound defensive lineman comes charging at you and throws you to the ground, as your falling you slam your head against the ground causing your brain to rattle against your skull. You now have a concussion and will watch from the sideline the rest of the game. II. Thesis Statement: “No guts, No glory,” is a very popular saying when it comes to football, however is permanent brain damage worth all the glory? III. Preview of Speech: Helmets are very helpful; however they can only do so much to protect you. If a player is constantly taking blows to the head the chances of getting a concussion increase. Players can be affected by these hits even after they have stopped playing the game. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a disease that may...
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...Professor Campbell Shawn Ryan English 101 4/30/15 Concussions; Worse Than They Appear There is no better past time in the United States of America than American football. American football has been the favorite sport in America for the past decades. However, there have been studies which prove that football is incredibly dangerous to the players health. Studies have shown that football has caused concussions to players, damaged players permanently, and the higher chance of a shorter life. From thorough amounts of research; it’s proven that football causes concussions. Concussions occur when “the brain repeatedly collides with the skull, most often due to a blow to the head. Violent shaking of the head and upper body also can cause concussions”(Concussion Management in Football: Don't Shake It Off). Contrary to popular belief, concussions won’t always make the individual go unconscious for a period of time. Yes, that is true, but not all the time. Chris Miller, a retired quarterback, experienced the effects of a concussions when “he was knocked out of bounds and flew headfirst into equipment storage bins on the sideline. He got up and walked back to the huddle. The wrong huddle. Miller was confused, an effect of the concussion” (Concussion Management in Football: Don't Shake It Off). Although Miller didn’t lose consciousness, he still experienced a devastating concussion. After Miller got his first concussion all the rest concussions have been...
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...Tiaina Baul” Junior “Seau was a linebacker in the NFL known as a passionate and powerful athlete. He used his body and head for 20 years in the NFL. Pain and injury was his specialty which he bragged about.. His wife and daughter said that right after retirement his life started falling apart and he began to act strangely. He was unattached and forgetting which developed into a quick temper and he started gambling. He committed suicide on My 12,2012 in Oceanside CA. The final diagnosis is Seau's case was Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Every year between 1.6 and 3.8 million individuals suffer from sports related concussions. The accumulation of these concussive and sub concussive hit to the head can cause a progressive neurodegenerative disease known as Chronic traumatic encephalopathy which was first...
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...impacted that cause the head and brain to shake back and forth quickly. It usually results in headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, and excessive fatigue. Patient might or might not lose their consciousness, however they will all present with temporary symptoms. There is no specific cure for the disease, however, rest and restricting activities allow the brain to recover. Second, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease which occurs when patient have a history of repetitive brain trauma. It’s symptoms are memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, progressive dementia and include concussion. Dr. Bennet Omalu, main character in this movie, developed the theory of CTE by postmortem examination. He examined the body of former NFL football player Mike Webster. He discovered that the disease is similar to Alzheimer's disease. He names the disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Omalu supports his theory by collect data to show how head injury during athletic games impact the disease. The...
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...There is a strong chance that you or someone you may know has experienced the unfortunate event of receiving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or known to most as a concussion. A concussion can be defined as an insult to or deceleration of the head resulting in at least a temporary alteration in consciousness or loss of consciousness of less than 20 minutes, according to Ruben J. Echemendia, editor of the novel Sports Neuropsychology . Experiencing a concussion can possibly lead to temporary problems with memory and balance. Also, receiving multiple concussions can lead to permanent brain damage, for example, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and post concussion syndrome. There are a multitude of ways to experience a TBI, however the most common...
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...I am writing this letter regarding the high-risk injuries associated with Rugby. Rugby, like many other sports, is high in collisions. The players exert large amounts of force in order to acquire and maintain possession of the ball, which causes repeated head injuries or concussions. The repeated collisions between players lead the players to fall from significant heights and on their heads. The players are not protected with gear such as helmets, so the risk for head injuries is significantly large in this sport. As mentioned, there are problems related to the sport that include concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Concussions are caused by an impact to the head, and can affect many rugby players. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy...
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...of football, a game Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), calls our "collective societal intoxication and addiction." From an entertainment perspective, football is more popular than ever. Attendance figures, television ratings and the growth of fantasy football tell us that. However, while the game's popularity might be on the upswing, so is the scientific evidence that football is hazardous to the human brain. And it's not just concussions. "In terms of the truth, it is not about concussions," said Omalu in a recent interview with sport and culture writer Patrick Hruby. "It is about blows to the head." Long term, repetitive sub-concussive...
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...unnoticed by both coaches and athletes. According to Dr. Roberts, chair of neurosurgery at Emerson hospital and director of the center for the study of Traumatic encephalopathy, “ a large majority of concussions don't render kids unconscious”(Solotaroff). A coach might just tell their player to shake if off, because they are “ untrained… on the front line of decision-making about an injured player’s health (Waldron). Ten percent of Athletes diagnosed with a concussion will suffer from post concussion syndrome, also known as PCS (Solotaroff). Symptoms including, “ fatigue, dizziness, memory failure; lightheadedness, nausea, and lack of focus” possess the ability to create a very negative physical or emotional situation for the affected athlete (Solotaroff). These adverse side effects could cause their victims to withdraw themselves socially or miss long amounts of school. Concussions are a very dangerous injury in football today, and have serious symptoms that can hinder the child's emotional and physical development. The long term effects caused by football and football related injuries can cause major health problems for the young athletes as they grow up. The constant hits and tackles a player receives have the ability to cause major corruption to brain cells. A common football injury, “ CTE, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is brain damage caused by repetitive head trauma”, and can lead to severe depression or even suicide in some extreme cases (Tyler).Even with helmets and...
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