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CTE in Football: Risks and Safety Steps | Durham News
New research reveals that at least 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE — a brain disease triggered by repeated head impacts, even those that don’t cause concussions. As leagues push for safer play, the challenge remains: CTE can only be diagnosed post-mortem, making prevention nearly impossible to study in living athletes. The tragic death of a 17-year-old high school QB in Wisconsin has intensified scrutiny, prompting schools like Durham Public Schools to adopt Guardian Caps and on-field medical staff to better protect student-athletes — but experts say more must be…
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