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  2. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in sports - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of CTE were often reported in boxers but unfortunately many boxers diagnosed with Punch Drunk Syndrome, Dementia Pugilistica, or CTE did not donate their brains for autopsy review. In 2005 approximately 77 years after its discovery there were fewer than 50 cases of brains with CTE found post mortem. [45]

  3. A third of former NFL players surveyed think they have CTE ...

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    The Summary. Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have CTE, a study found. The brain disease — which is linked to repeated hits to the head — can be ...

  4. Former NFL star Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE prior to ...

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    The late Frank Wycheck, who is remembered for the pass that started the iconic "Music City Miracle" play, suffered from an advanced stage of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers said.

  5. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated trauma to the head. The encephalopathy symptoms can include behavioral problems, mood problems, and problems with thinking. [1] [4] The disease often gets worse over time and can result in dementia. [2]

  6. List of NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...

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    Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston University CTE Center, which has led the effort to diagnose CTE cases.

  7. Researchers confirm 'Music City Miracle' star Frank Wycheck ...

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    Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl ...

  8. Researchers confirm 'Music City Miracle' star Frank Wycheck ...

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    He had made clear his wishes to work with experts for CTE research and on-going brain injury. Researchers at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center confirmed Wycheck had CTE stage III, with stage IV the most severe form of the neurodegenerative disease that can lead to dementia, memory loss and depression.

  9. Former NFL CB Phillip Adams had 'severe' CTE when he ... - AOL

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    An examination of Adams' brain tissue found that he was suffering from 'unusually severe' Stage 2 CTE. Former NFL CB Phillip Adams had 'severe' CTE when he allegedly killed 6 people and himself ...