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New study demonstrates risk of CTE
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Jul 26, 2017
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New study demonstrates risk of CTE
A study of 111 brains of former NFL players found that 110 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Lamaar Thomas, center, is hit in the head by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Brandon Magee, top, as cornerback Kip Edwards helps make the tackle a 2014 preseason game. Magee was penalized for the hit.
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A study of 111 brains of former NFL players found that 110 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

A dramatic study of the brains of deceased NFL players found all but one had CTE, the degenerative disease associated with repeated blows to the head.

Out of the 111 brains studied, 110 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is known to cause memory loss, depression, and dementia. 

Take Two spoke with Doctor Daniel Daneshavar, who is part of the team at Boston University that did the research.



"I think that the days are gone where we can pretend that this is not a major issue among professional athletes and individuals with high exposure to repetitive brain trauma."

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