Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Flashcards
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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CTE is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated head injuries (such as concussions)
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What causes Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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Repeated blows trigger an abnormal build up of a protein called tau in the brain which leads to the death of brain cells
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Diagnosing CTE
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Definitive diagnosis can only be made after death in a post-mortem examination
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How can you prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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No cure for CTE
Avoiding repeated head injuries is the best way to prevent CTE
Helmets do not stop concussion
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CTE research
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Emerging area of study
Still trying to determine how many people CTE affects
The Australian Sports Brain Bank was founded in 2018
