Former Wisconsin and NFL linebacker Chris Borland praises doctor for saving his life

....Borland states in the article, "I quit because I was worried about brain damage. Dr. McKee’s groundbreaking work on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was central to my decision, and she may have saved my life. At the very least, her work has likely spared me much of the suffering we see today among former NFL players."

....Borland concludes his story by saying, "Her reward for great scientific breakthroughs has often been sharp criticism. Dr. McKee has even endured personal attacks. She is reviled by the old boys’ club of a multibillion-dollar industry. Punishment for doing your job well is an unparalleled professional pressure.....

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Bethany`s Notes: News from right here in Madison and the important research that is being (and has been) done on CTE and concussions. So glad to see a UW grad being recognized for essential work in keeping our `heads` safe.