Tests for dementia were rescored under the N.F.L.’s concussion settlement to avoid race-based criteria.
Tag: Concussions
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NFL Players Participate in a Study That Might Predict CTE Decline
In a study, Dr. Jennifer Coughlin observed brain activity that may help predict the onset of trauma-related illnesses and cognitive decline. N.F.L. players are helping to further her research.
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Rayfield Wright, Cowboys’ Hall of Fame Lineman, Dies at 76
He was an All-Pro right tackle in the 1970s. But in retirement he was diagnosed with dementia, which he linked to repeated hits to the head.
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Concussions Doctor Under Scrutiny in Plagiarism Scandal
Paul McCrory helped write the bible of concussion treatment recommendations. But when he was accused of plagiarizing, many scientists took aim at his relationships to the sports leagues he advised.