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South African rugby player killed by Hawaii police had CTE

Eli Pacheco Feb 10, 2023 0

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER - Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Photos FX401-402 and NY110 set for Time Release for 12:01 a.m. ET Friday.A Black former…

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Q&A: Here’s what jury must consider in USC’s Matt Gee llandmark CTE…

Adam D Anglo Nov 22, 2022 0

Following a month of wildly disparate testimony, the landmark wrongful death suit brought by the widow of former USC linebacker Matthew Gee against the NCAA was sent to the jury Monday…

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Dementia Prediction and Blood Tests; Paraquat and Parkinson’s; NIH Issues CTE…

Eli Pacheco Oct 26, 2022 0

Alzheimer's blood biomarkers indicated underlying pathology but added little to current…

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Intensity of Football Head Impacts Linked With CTE Risk

Eli Pacheco Aug 6, 2022 0

The cumulative number and force of head hits that American football players experienced were associated with chronic traumatic…

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Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas’ family says he had CTE

Eli Pacheco Jul 6, 2022 0

AP BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.His family…

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Genetic variant may increase risk for CTE severity among older individuals with…

Eli Pacheco Jun 30, 2022 0

How could two individuals who both played football for 10 years and developed CTE have different disease severity? How could some individuals develop dementia in their 50's while other never…

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