NYC gunman's note sparks discussion around CTE risks in contact sports

CTE & Contact Sports - The report discusses a case referencing NFL sports and Terry Long, a Pittsburgh Steelers player who died by suicide [1] - Contact sports history is linked to CTE, but definitive diagnosis requires autopsy [2] - Autopsy is essential for tissue diagnosis of CTE, differentiating it from Alzheimer's [2] Clinical Diagnosis & Support - Clinical symptoms are improving, potentially heralding CTE for early support [3] - Improved clinical diagnosis aims to better support former players at risk, especially for suicide [3]