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Monologue: Probable CTE - What We Know, What We Don't and Why the Words Matter

Monologue: Probable CTE - What We Know, What We Don't and Why the Words Matter28 jul36 min

Send us Fan Mail This episode unpacks what "probable CTE" actually means — where the term comes from, what the science can and can't currently tell us, and why a single case (former Socceroos captain Paul Wade) has reignited debate about diagnosing a disease that's only ever been confirmed after death. It walks through the genuine case for and against using this label in living patients, and why the language we use around it matters. Note: This episode is for educational purposes only and is ...