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December 17, 2014

Brain Injury Program for Soldiers to Treat Pro Football Players 
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A leading brain injury program designed to treat veterans of war has
expanded its mission to include professional football players. The
Eisenhower Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has announced it will become
the primary facility for treating National Football League players who
suffer brain injuries. The NFL estimates nearly a third of its players
will develop crippling brain conditions, including Alzheimer's.

 

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