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A Top Doc for Student Athletes

A Top Doc for Student Athletes

Arthur Caplan May 30, 2014 0

Hi. I’m Art Caplan, of the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center. Welcome to Close-Up With Art Caplan. This is an interview show where we have an

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The true cost of injuries to NHL players: $218-million each season

The true cost of injuries to NHL players: $218-million each season

Sports and Society Administrator January 26, 2014 0

ROY MACGREGOR The Globe and Mail | January 20 2014 Michael Cusimano had a simple idea: If we worry about the cost of absenteeism in the workplace, what about at the hockey rink? Dr.

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Judge Rejects N.F.L. Settlement, for Now

Judge Rejects N.F.L. Settlement, for Now

Sports and Society Administrator January 16, 2014 0

By Ken Belson NYTimes.com | January 14, 2014 The judge presiding over the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league and accused it of

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One Thing Could Make A Real Difference In Chris Christie’s Call For A Longer School Day

One Thing Could Make A Real Difference In Chris Christie’s Call For A Longer School Day

Lee Igel January 16, 2014 0

By Lee Igel & Arthur Caplan Forbes.com | January 14, 2014 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is in the middle of a huge scandal over the closing of approach lanes to the George Washington

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What’s Really Killing Athletes With Concussions?

What’s Really Killing Athletes With Concussions?

Sports and Society Administrator December 26, 2013 0

By Dr. Anand Veeravagu & Tej Azad The Daily Beast | December 26, 2013 Twenty-three plaintiffs in the class-action suit against the NFL died this year. Thousands more live with problems. The roots of

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The 2013 ING New York City Marathon: An Inside Look from Blue Wave #2 by Bib #22-003

The 2013 ING New York City Marathon: An Inside Look from Blue Wave #2 by Bib #22-003

Wayne McDonnell November 12, 2013 0

By Wayne McDonnell November 12, 2013 Since its inception in 1970 as four loops around Central Park by 127 entrants, the New York City Marathon has become a world class sporting event that has

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Does Dustin Pedroia—Or Any Pro Athlete—Have A Right To Privacy?

Does Dustin Pedroia—Or Any Pro Athlete—Have A Right To Privacy?

Sports and Society Administrator October 19, 2013 0

By MATT MCCARTHY Deadpin.com | October 18, 2013 “The bearded, hundred-million-dollar face of the Red Sox franchise played through much of the 2013 season with an injury he wishes you never heard about. And

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Could Modern Medicine Have Saved Bo Jackson’s Career?

Could Modern Medicine Have Saved Bo Jackson’s Career?

Sports and Society Administrator October 17, 2013 0

By JESSE FREDEEN Deadspin.com | October 15, 2013 “I was too young to remember watching him play, but the unifying tone of wonderment emanating from anyone who saw Bo Jackson crack a 500-foot home

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Ronnie Lott advocates better protection for players

Ronnie Lott advocates better protection for players

Sports and Society Administrator September 16, 2013 0

By David Louie abcnews.com | September 12, 2013 “The number of students playing high school football is on the decline and while strapped school budgets could be part of the reason, there’s also growing

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What’s Unsettled About The NFL Concussions Settlement

What’s Unsettled About The NFL Concussions Settlement

Lee Igel August 30, 2013 0

By Arthur Caplan & Lee Igel Forbes.com | August 30, 2013 “Many reactions to the announcement of a settlement between the NFL and 4500 former players who filed a concussion-related lawsuit are clear: the

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