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New study estimates 75% of deceased ex-NFL players had brain disease CTE

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A new study from Boston University looks at the rate of the brain disease CTE in former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023. A study of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 estimates that 74.5% had CTE, accounting for bias in brain donations because the disease can be diagnosed only after death. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

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  1. Los Angeles Times Leans left Factuality: High US
    Staggering 74.5% of NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 likely had CTE, study finds

    A study of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 estimates that 74.5% had CTE, accounting for bias in brain donations because the disease can be diagnosed only after death.

  2. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Study Estimates That 75 Percent of NFL Players Who Died Between 2008 and 2023 Had CTE

    A new study suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was present in the brains of roughly 75 percent of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.

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  3. Medscape Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Nearly 3 in 4 Former NFL Players Likely Had CTE at Death

    Even after accounting for brain donation bias, researchers find nearly 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 likely had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

  4. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players

    A new study from Boston University looks at the rate of the brain disease CTE in former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.

  5. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    New study estimates 75% of deceased ex-NFL players had brain disease CTE

    Research looked at prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 2,362 players who died in 2008-2023 A new study published on Wednesday estimates that about 75% of former NFL players who died over a 15-year period had evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)....

  6. NBC News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15-year span had CTE

    An estimated 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year span had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study published Wednesday found. It’s the highest estimate to date.

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