More and more pro and college athletes are trying on the Q-Collar as they search for something, anything, that might keep their brains safe. But does it work?
Category: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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Will This Device Protect Athletes’ Brains, or Only Make Them Think It Does?
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A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever
The New York Times – Sports:A 2019 scientific breakthrough and recent studies have given leading researchers optimism that C.T.E. could soon be detected in blood samples or via brain scans.
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As Top Scientists Say Concussions Can Cause C.T.E., These Sports Doctors Dig In
The New York Times – Sports:As another major medical institution acknowledged the link between concussions and C.T.E., a group of scientists who guide many of sports’ top governing organizations dismissed the research at its conference.
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A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps in Against Concussion Deniers
The New York Times – Sports:Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges the N.F.L. and other leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Why the Family of an NFL Player Is Suing a Real Housewives Star
The New York Times – Sports:She lost her only son, a former N.F.L. player. A settlement would have provided some solace, but even that was taken away.