Chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy

chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy

Bo Jackson: I'd tell my kids to play any sport aside from football

Jan 13, 2017

Brain of deceased WWE wrestler Chyna donated for CTE research

Apr 26, 2016

Ex-wife of late Justin Strzelczyk: Jamal Adams has no idea about CTE

Comments about player safety and CTE made by Jets rookie Jamal Adams were criticized by the ex-wife of late Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Justin Strzelczyk, whose erratic behavior was linked to repetitive brain trauma.

Aug 1, 2017

Doctor: 'No question' that NFL great Ken Stabler had CTE

Feb 3, 2016

Dr. Bennet Omalu 'would bet my medical license' that O.J. Simpson has CTE

Jan 30, 2016

Tyler Sash CTE level 'had advanced to stage rarely seen' at age 27

Jan 27, 2016

Lawrence Phillips' family to donate brain to CTE research

Jan 16, 2016

Dr. Bennet Omalu: Wait until age 18 to play risky sports

Dec 7, 2015

CTE prevalent in deceased players, study shows

Sep 18, 2015

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NFL doctor: CTE 'rare,' football safe

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a "rare phenomena" and youth football is safer than riding a bike or skateboard, a Pittsburgh Steelers neurosurgeon and NFL medical consultant said Wednesday.

Mar 18, 2015

Tony Dorsett battling CTE

Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett, who was diagnosed with having signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 2013, said he is "in a battle" and that he had no idea "that the end was going to be like this."

Feb 9, 2015

Mosi Tatupu suffered from CTE

Former New England Patriots running back Mosi Tatupu, who died of a heart attack in 2010 at the age of 54, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease that has been linked to football-related head trauma.

Jan 28, 2015

Duerson family objects to settlement

The family of Dave Duerson, the former Chicago Bears defensive back who committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest to preserve his brain for study, filed an objection to the NFL concussion settlement Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2014

OTL: Belcher's brain had CTE signs

The brain of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher showed signs of pervasive brain damage like that found in other deceased NFL players, OTL has learned.

Sep 29, 2014

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