Tag: brain
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Footy dream lives on for SANFL young gun recovering after brain tumour surgery
Nicole Dumesny went from proud football mother, to holding her son as he contemplated a surgery he might not survive. Key points: Adelaide footballer Zac…
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Landmark brain study stalls due to AFL’s lack of support, researcher says
A leading brain disease researcher says his landmark taxpayer-funded study into the brains of footballers is likely to be wound up due to the AFL…
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Tackling in children’s sport defended as new report links head impacts and brain disease
Sporting industry leaders have defended tackling in junior sport despite a new study linking the risk of head impacts with degenerative brain disease. Key points:…