The case of Dave Duerson is discussed in the feature In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Duerson's symptoms included severe headaches, memory problems, depressive symptoms, and impulses he couldn't control.
B) After he died, an autopsy of his brain confirmed that Duerson had advanced CTE.
C) CAT scans revealed that Duerson had suffered multiple concussions, and he was diagnosed with CTE, but with extensive treatment made a complete recovery.
D) Duerson took his own life and it is now believed that advanced CTE probably contributed to his depressive symptoms and suicide.

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CAT scans did reveal that Duerson had suffered multiple concussions and was diagnosed with CTE, but he did not make a complete recovery. In fact, his symptoms continued to worsen, and he ultimately took his own life.

The Case of Dave Duerson Is Discussed in the Feature