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What is CTE? Inside the brain disease the NYC shooter blamed for mental health issues

The Las Vegas casino worker who killed four people in a New York City skyscraper that is home to the NFL’s headquarters ...

NYC office shooter Shane Tamura left a note criticizing the NFL: 'Please study brain for CTE'

Investigators found the note in the wallet of 27-year-old shooter Shane Tamura who police said opened fire inside of 345 Park ...

CTE awareness grows as high school football evolves for safety

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive brain trauma, is gaining attention in the sports world."The athlete i ...

MSU expert discusses CTE and how the university is keeping athletes safe and risk low

The New York City gunman who shot and killed multiple people on Tuesday claimed he had CTE. He was targeting multiple NFL ...

New York gunman said football damaged his brain. How at risk are youth athletes?

After killing four and taking his own life, Shane Tamura — a former football player at two L.A.-area high schools — left ...

Neuroscientist named in gunman’s letter reflects on CTE after decades of studying brain injuries

"In some aspects, we've made a lot of progress. But there's still so far to go, and I’ve got to figure out a way to get there ...

Experts say no 'instant answer' as to whether gunman had CTE

Brain experts said it could take weeks to learn whether Shane Tamura, the gunman who killed four people in Manhattan, had CTE ...
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: What is the disease linked to Shane Devon Tamura, the New York shooter?

The perpetrator said in a note that he suffered from CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by recurring head ...