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Aaron Hernandez Had CTE, BU Researchers Say
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Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez suffered substantial brain damage
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This breakthrough could help diagnose CTE in living patients
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CTE beyond the NFL: Everyday people seek help in a dubious brain
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From Aaron Hernandez To Tyler Hilinski, These Athletes Likely Had
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Demaryius Thomas is latest NFL player to be diagnosed with CTE
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Doctor: Hernandez's brain was severely damaged by disease
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Super Bad: Does an NFL Career Guarantee a Brain Disease?
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Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, New England
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Researcher: Hernandez's brain severely affected by CTE
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Everyday people fear they have CTE. A dubious market has sprung up