Dangers of Mixed Martial Arts in the Development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was first discovered in professional boxers after they exhibited memory impairments, mood and behavioral changes after years of boxing. However, there is now a growing acceptance that CTE can develop in athletes of other sports due to the repetitive head trauma...
Main Authors: | Lucas J.H. Lim, Roger C.M. Ho, Cyrus S.H. Ho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/2/254 |
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