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    May 18, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  1. Steinberg: Athletes Speak might help find solution to concussion problem

    A new health epidemic looms on the horizon like a ticking time bomb. It is the spectre of cumulative brain damage suffered from repetitive sub-concussive hits to the head in football and other sports. A concussion does not necessitate being knocked...

    Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Alzheimer's Disease

    2. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  2. Late Steelers great Webster's case launched the CTE brain debate

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Garrett Webster still remembers the incident because it was so out of character for his dad. His father, former Steelers center Mike Webster, had come to his elementary school to pick him up, and a woman drove through the school zone too fast, "and my...

    Tags: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Autism, Litigation, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease

    3. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  3. Long-term brain damage at heart of huge NFL lawsuit

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    The massive legal action brought by former players against the National Football League has been known as a concussion lawsuit. But make no mistake, experts say. The brain degeneration known as CTE is at the heart of the civil suits by more than 5,000...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Justice System, Junior Seau, Diseases and Illnesses

    4. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Lawsuit alleges hockey enforcer died after NHL doctors gave him painkillers

    The family of a veteran National Hockey League player has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Chicago, alleging the league was responsible for his being supplied with excessive amounts of painkillers during six seasons as an "enforcer."
    The family of a veteran National Hockey League player has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Chicago, alleging the league was responsible for his being supplied with excessive amounts of painkillers during six seasons as an "enforcer." The lawsuit, filed...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Business Enterprises, Cook County Government, Justice System, National Hockey League

    5. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Family of Derek Boogaard files wrongful-death lawsuit against NHL

    The family of former NHL player Derek Boogaard, who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered during his playing career and painkiller addiction.
    The family of former NHL player Derek Boogaard, who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered during his playing career and painkiller...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Blackhawks, Justice System, Ice Hockey, National Hockey League

    6. May 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to win Madrid Open

    <strong>Serena Williams</strong> kept the No. 1, and added No. 50.
    Serena Williams kept the No. 1, and added No. 50. Williams beat Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open Sunday to retain her No. 1 ranking and collect her 50th career title. And Rafael Nadal eased by Stanislas Wawrinka, 6-2, 6-4, for...

    Tags: Auto Racing, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Hockey League, Water Polo, Polo

    7. May 12, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  7. The tragedy of CTE: a brain disease that afflicts athletes.

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Chris Henry was a fleet wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. During his five seasons with the team, he developed a reputation as a talented athlete on the field but a bad boy off it, even though those who knew him well say he was typically quiet...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Depression, Neurosurgery, Business Enterprises, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    8. Apr 22, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  8. Brain damage and the Boston bombing

    <span style="font-size: small;">When it came out that suspected&nbsp;Boston bomber&nbsp;Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a former Golden Gloves boxer, I wondered if there might be a connection. It's not&nbsp;that boxers are necessarily violent people outside the ring, but boxers are subject to brain damage from repeated hard blows to the head. And brain damage can have unpredictable effects. </span>
    When it came out that suspected Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a former Golden Gloves boxer, I wondered if there might be a connection. It's not that boxers are necessarily violent people outside the ring, but boxers are subject to brain damage...

    Tags: The Boston Globe

    9. Apr 21, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  9. Mixed Martial Arts: Getting hurt, playing hurt part of the game

    Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
    Don't let anybody mislead you, young, aspiring mixed martial artists. Whether you pursue the sport with all your heart, soul and might, or merely dabble in it, you will get hurt. It might be your shoulder being wrenched or collar bone getting...

    Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Neck Pain, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Arthritis, Broken Bones

    10. Mar 13, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  10. Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Effects of most concussions not long-lasting, but rest following injury is important

    Premium Health News Service
    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens to the brain when someone suffers a concussion? Do concussions increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease? ANSWER: A concussion is a brain injury that changes the way your brain functions. The effects of most...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Mayo Clinic, Concussion, Hospitals and Clinics, Alzheimer's Disease

    11. Mar 9, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  11. Former Bears lineman struggles in recovery from stroke

    The silence in room 401 created peace and serenity.
    The silence in room 401 created peace and serenity. Former Bears guard Revie Sorey suffered a massive stroke on March 25, 2012, leaving the once eloquent and enthusiastic community leader barely able to utter a word. I visited my rehabbing friend...

    Tags: Physical Conditions, Memory Loss, National Football League, Pancreatic Cancer, Special Olympics

    12. Feb 3, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  12. A game the NFL can't win?

    Professional football is the most popular spectator sport in America, which is one reason the Super Bowl is expected to draw 110 million viewers. With its famous athletes, storied franchises and lucrative TV contracts, it's an industry whose future appears limitless.
    Professional football is the most popular spectator sport in America, which is one reason the Super Bowl is expected to draw 110 million viewers. With its famous athletes, storied franchises and lucrative TV contracts, it's an industry whose future...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, San Diego Chargers, Justice System, Broken Bones, Services and Shopping

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