AMA adopts policy to urge further research into CTE

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The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted new policies today aimed at increasing research into the full continuum of head injuries, ranging from subconcussive impacts to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative condition of the brain found in athletes (and others) with a history of repetitive brain trauma. The new policy urges research into the detection, causes, and prevention of head injuries.

 

 

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