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A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Understanding CTE
Scientists seek veterans
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
Combat vets with CTE
CTE, the brain disease that has been found in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players, has been found in 65 percent of studied combat vets
Aaron Hernandez's brain was severely damaged by disease, researcher says
Dr. Ann McKee said CTE had significantly impacted key parts of Hernandez's brain, including the hippocampus and the frontal lobe
Attorney: Aaron Hernandez had "severe" CTE, lawsuit filed
Former NFL star committed suicide in prison where he was serving a life sentence for murder
Dr. Agus on football brain study: "This is a major issue"
In a conversation on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus spoke about the concern of CTE affecting football players of all ages.
Brain disease found in over 100 former football players
Study finds widespread evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a brain disease linked with repeated head blows
Hernandez atty: Family wants to donate brain for research
Jose Baez accused the medical examiner's office of misconduct for not yet releasing the former NFL star's brain to Boston University's CTE center
Chyna's brain to be donated for CTE research
Prior to Chyna's death, her rep said he had been trying to save the star
NFL finally admits link between football, brain disease
Jeff Miller, the NFL's senior vice president for health and safety, talked about his sport's issues with CTE in front of Congress
NFL players with CTE
Frank Gifford and Ken Stabler are among many NFL players who have donated their brains to science and been diagnosed with CTE after their deaths
Former NFL MVP Ken Stabler had brain disease CTE
Doctor says former Raiders quarterback's brain had "severe" damage to the regions involving learning, memory and regulation of emotion
Family: NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gifford had CTE in his brain
Former Giants player one of highest profile players to be connected with concussion-related brain disease
CTE research sheds light on patients' first symptoms
New research no CTE is shedding light on some of the first symptoms a patient might experience
Brain disease found in 87 deceased NFL players
Researchers say data provides more evidence of the link between head trauma in football and long-term brain deterioration
Brain scans may spot concussion-related condition
New technique may help diagnose football players and others suffering from lingering damage
NFL player who killed girlfriend, self had brain damage
An autopsy on Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher, who carried out murder-suicide, found signs of degenerative brain disease CTE
Ex-baseball player Ryan Freel diagnosed with CTE: Family
Ryan Freel committed suicide in Dec. 2012; During the course of 8-year career, he reportedly had 9 or 10 concussions
CTE diagnosed in NFL Hall of Fame running back: Report
CTE diagnosis typically done on autopsy, but UCLA researchers reportedly discovered signs of disease in hall of fame running back Tony Dorsett, two others
Study finds first symptoms in athletes with CTE brain disease
New study identifies two ways athletes are showing CTE symptoms: Either thinking and memory changes first, or mood and behavior symptoms
Scientists: Chronic trauma found in retired NFL players
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be diagnosed in athlete's brains after autopsy
Junior Seau had brain disease at time of suicide
NFL superstar Junior Seau had degenerative brain disease CTE when he killed himself last May, study reveals
Degenerative disease found in NHL star's brain
Bob Probert is 2nd hockey player to be diagnosed with CTE after death as researchers probe "concussion crisis" in sports
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Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
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