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Concussion

By Laskas, Jeanne Marie

Concussion Medicine

Concussion

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Description
The brilliant young forensic pathologist had no idea that the body on the slab in front of him would change his life, and ultimately change the world. The body belonged to legendary American Footballer Mike Webster, whose mental health had rapidly declined after he had stopped playing - he had ended up Tasering himself to relieve his chronic back pain and fixing his rotting teeth with Superglue. Dr Bennet Omalu found that the psychosis suffered by "Iron Mike" was no accident. His autopsy unearthed evidence of a trauma-related disease - the direct result of years of blows to the head in games. He knew it would keep killing scores of other sportsmen, including rugby players, unless something was done. He believed that the NFL (National Football League), one of the most powerful corporations in America, would welcome the discovery. But it was the one truth they wanted to ignore. Omalu himself became a target.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
306
Release Date:
2016-01-07
Publication Date:
2016-01-07
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0241975913
ISBN13:
9780241975916
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
367 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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