CTE
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Montreal Canadiens legend Henri Richard had stage 3 CTE at time of death, study findsThe Foundation says 16 of 17 NHL players studied have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, including Hall of Famer Stan Mikita.HealthJun 14, 2023
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Veterans and mental illness — How Canadian research could unlock the mysteries of the brainNeil Vasdev and his team are doing groundbreaking work in making the connection between repetitive concussive trauma and mental health.HealthNov 12, 2022
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Concussions in the NHL: Former and current players speak outDaniel Carcillo can't change the punch to the head that gave him his 7th concussion, but he wants to document every step of his journey, so maybe he can save others.HealthMay 23, 2019
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Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Here’s what a doctor saysThe NHL commissioner sees no direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Dr. Charles Tator has two words for him: "Steve Montador."May 2, 2019
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NHL ignoring evidence about concussions says Winnipeg doctor-turned-MPA Winnipeg politician says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stance on and head injuries concussions is discouraging. "There needs to be changes," says MP Doug Eyolfson.SportsMay 2, 2019
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman balks at idea of banning head contactThe commissioner of the National Hockey League told a parliamentary panel that such a rule would be impossible to enforce and lead to the end of hitting in hockey.CanadaMay 1, 2019
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Former Kelowna Rocket launches head trauma lawsuit against hockey leaguesMore than a decade after his WHL career ended, James McEwan alleges he is suffering from a host of symptoms connected to hits to the head.SportsJan 13, 2019
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Western University hits NHL Players’ Association $3.1M fundraising challenge for concussion researchFormer NHL player Eric Lindros is celebrating the $3.125-million achievement alongside researchers and athletes at Western University.HealthAug 16, 2018
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Rick Zamperin: Going from bad to worse for Johnny Manziel and the AlouettesQuarterback Johnny Manziel has been placed under the CFL's concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head last week against Ottawa.SportsAug 15, 2018
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Western researchers discover protein link between CTE, ALSWestern University researchers are announcing a breakthrough in understanding ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, thanks to the discovery of a major link between ALS and CTE.HealthJan 15, 2018
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