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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for chronic traumatic encephalopathy
  1. Traumatic Brain Injury (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It may happen when there is a blow, ...
  2. Concussion (National Library of Medicine)  
    A concussion is a type of brain injury. It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens when a hit to the head or body causes your head and ...
  3. Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disorder Huntington's disease, an inherited, progressive brain disease Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), caused by repeated traumatic brain injury HIV- ...
  4. Sports Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause ...
  5. Rehabilitation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and trauma, including burns, fractures (broken bones), traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord ... disabilities Chronic pain, including back and neck pain What are ...
  6. Veterans and Military Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from exposure to noise. Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Shrapnel and gunshot wounds. Lost limbs. What ...
  7. Mental Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... as chemical imbalances in the brain A traumatic brain injury (TBI) Prenatal (before birth) exposure to viruses, toxic ...