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sports1 year ago

O.J. Simpson's Controversial Legacy: Unexamined Brain, Unconventional Death, and Family Matters

O.J. Simpson, the former football star, was cremated without his brain being examined for signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to violent behavior. His attorney confirmed that this was done in accordance with the wishes of Simpson's children and himself. Some researchers had approached the family after Simpson's death to examine his brain for signs of CTE, but the family declined. Simpson's friend had hoped for the examination to provide a medical explanation for the violent behavior attributed to him after his football career.

via Buffalo News|
#brain-examination#cremation#cte
crime2 years ago

Investigation into Maine Shooter's Brain Raises Concerns over CTE and Army Blast Exposure

The brain of Robert Card, the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, is being sent to Boston's CTE Center to determine if he suffered any brain injury or trauma while serving in the Army Reserve. Card, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, had exhibited erratic behavior and had been committed to a mental health facility prior to the shooting. The analysis of Card's brain is expected to shed light on the impact of repeated blasts experienced during his military training. Results from the examination may take six to eight months.

via Newser|
#army-reserve#brain-examination#crime
health2 years ago

"Skull-Embedded Windows Aid Brain Study for Doctors"

Neurosurgeons are testing a new development in neurosurgery that involves implanting a prosthetic piece of skull embedded with an acrylic window, allowing doctors to peer into patients' brains with ultrasound. This technique is being used to monitor conditions such as brain injuries, tumors, brain bleeds, and hydrocephalus. Advocates of the technique believe that it can reduce the need for costly CT scans or MRIs, as doctors can use ultrasound to quickly assess the brain's condition. However, some experts are cautious and believe that more evidence is needed to determine the accuracy of ultrasound compared to traditional imaging methods.

via The New York Times|
#brain-examination#health#medical-innovation