Monthly Archives: October 2009

Congress to hold hearings on brain injuries former NFL players

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

On Friday the House Judiciary Committee announced it will hold hearings on the impact of head injuries suffered by NFL players. In addition the committee will take a look at the coverage former NFL players receive from their benefit plans … Continue reading →

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Read University of Michigan study for yourself

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Much has been discussed on both sides of the issues concerning the recently released University of Michigan study of retired NFL players with dementia. The focus of the study is a very important and emotional issue for retired players and … Continue reading →

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Opposing view: “We are leading the way”

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

NFL is committed to reducing and properly treating concussions from the USA Today Opinion Page Oct. 1, 2009 By Harold Henderson/NFL Executive Vice President The NFL has played a leading role for years in advancing the prevention, treatment, and awareness … Continue reading →

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Former Giant Carson on NFL Dementia Study

Posted on October 2, 2009 by

By Greg Hanlon/Huffington Post An article on page A1 of Wednesday’s New York Times spotlighted a recent NFL-commissioned study showing the disproportionately higher rates of dementia and other cognitive diseases among ex-football players. The story was front page news, but … Continue reading →

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League,union must act on brain injuries

Posted on October 2, 2009 by

By Robert Boland/National Football Post Dementia and Brain Injuries Are a Business Issue for League and Union Many people are talking today about a University of Michigan study that was reported Tuesday in the New York Times. Researchers conducted a … Continue reading →

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