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Concussion discussion

July 13, 2023

Dr. Matthew Burke speaks with CBC’s The National about concussion, following the recent discovery of the first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female professional athlete by researchers in Australia.

Dr. Burke was also recently on CBC Radio’s The Current discussing repeated traumatic brain injuries after a recent study found that Hockey Hall of Famer, Henri Richard, had CTE at time of death. Dr. Burke’s interview on The Current begins 12 minutes into the segment.