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dc.title | Dangers of mixed martial arts in the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy | |
dc.contributor.author | Lim, L.J.H | |
dc.contributor.author | Ho, R.C.M | |
dc.contributor.author | Ho, C.S.H | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-09-14T08:25:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-09-14T08:25:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Lim, L.J.H, Ho, R.C.M, Ho, C.S.H (2019). Dangers of mixed martial arts in the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16 (2) : 254. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16020254 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1661-7827 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/176187 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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 they receive. We present a case of a middle-aged male who presented with worsening memory, poor concentration, and behavioral changes for a year. On further cognitive testing, it was revealed that he had difficulties with short-term memory and processing speed as well as difficulties in organizing and multitasking. He had been practicing mixed martial arts (MMA) for 10 years, and later was an instructor of the sport. Through a detailed examination of his history, it was discovered that he sustained recurrent minor head concussions due to his line of work. To date, there has been limited large-scale research on head trauma in MMA. There is thus an urgent need for more studies in this area as CTE can be a chronic and debilitating illness with incapacitating neuropsychiatric sequelae. This case highlights the importance of public awareness of the risks of MMA and the dangers it poses to the brain, especially with more young people being attracted to this sport. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. | |
dc.source | Unpaywall 20200831 | |
dc.subject | memantine | |
dc.subject | methylphenidate | |
dc.subject | brain | |
dc.subject | disease | |
dc.subject | neurology | |
dc.subject | adult | |
dc.subject | Article | |
dc.subject | ataxia | |
dc.subject | auditory memory | |
dc.subject | benzodiazepine dependence | |
dc.subject | case report | |
dc.subject | chronic traumatic encephalopathy | |
dc.subject | clinical article | |
dc.subject | electroencephalography | |
dc.subject | executive function | |
dc.subject | fatigue | |
dc.subject | follow up | |
dc.subject | human | |
dc.subject | lumbar puncture | |
dc.subject | male | |
dc.subject | martial art | |
dc.subject | memory test | |
dc.subject | neuropsychological test | |
dc.subject | nuclear magnetic resonance imaging | |
dc.subject | physical examination | |
dc.subject | tremor | |
dc.subject | visual attention | |
dc.subject | visual memory | |
dc.subject | working memory | |
dc.subject | brain concussion | |
dc.subject | chronic traumatic encephalopathy | |
dc.subject | pathology | |
dc.subject | pathophysiology | |
dc.subject | Adult | |
dc.subject | Brain Concussion | |
dc.subject | Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy | |
dc.subject | Humans | |
dc.subject | Male | |
dc.subject | Martial Arts | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.contributor.department | PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE | |
dc.description.doi | 10.3390/ijerph16020254 | |
dc.description.sourcetitle | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | |
dc.description.volume | 16 | |
dc.description.issue | 2 | |
dc.description.page | 254 | |
dc.published.state | Published | |
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