Concussions
Study May Unlock CTE In Former Football Players
For the first time, researchers may be able to detect the devastating brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in living people. The discovery, reported in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, could hold huge ramifications for football players.
Report: Kosar Trying New Treatment For Concussion Relief
Bernie Kosar withstood his fair share of hard hits during his career with the Miami Hurricanes and Cleveland Browns. Kosar, like all football players, suffered concussions during his career, but he’s trying to avoid the downfall players like Junior Seau have had through a new treatment.
Seau Had Degenerative Brain Disease
Junior Seau, one of the NFL’s best and fiercest players for nearly two decades, had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May, the National Institutes of Health told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Scott Signs Bill That Aims To Prevent Head Injuries In Student Athletes
Student athletes get an education in the classroom, but they haven’t had a proper one on injury prevention. That changed Friday morning, when Governor Rick Scott signed into law House Bill 291.
Junior Seau’s Death Ruled A Suicide
The San Diego County coroner had ruled the death of Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau a suicide.
MLS Discuss Concussions At Symposium In Ft. Lauderdale
Major League Soccer is looking to take the lead with the best protocol for handling concussions, and the league did just that In Fort Lauderdale.
NFL Players File Suit Against League Over Concussion Damage
Nearly two dozen former NFL players are suing the league over severe and permanent brain damage they say is linked to concussions suffered on the job.
Mark Duper And Other Ex-Players Sue NFL Over Concussions
While the NFL and its current players continue to haggle over more than $9 billion in revenue, a group of retired players have filed suit saying the NFL hid the dangers of concussions for decades.
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