Brainwashed: Ex-NFL Star Merril Hoge Explains the Bad Science Behind CTE, Part 1

10/25/18 • -1 min

Your Brain Health with Dr. Kristen Willeumier

Ex-NFL star Merril Hoge joins Dr. Willeumier to discuss his new book, BRAINWASHED.When post-concussion syndrome forced ex-NFL star Merril Hoge into early retirement in 1994, research on football-related head injuries wasn’t a priority.
At the time, football was heavily influenced by a tough guy culture, and little was known about concussions and their potentially dangerous effects. Then the tragic death of Hoge’s ex-teammate Mike Webster in 2002 launched a wave of fear after an autopsy determined he suffered from an obscure brain disease—chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The media pounced. Concern over player safety soon became a war on football at every level, with one scientist even declaring youth football “child abuse.”
Merril and Dr. Willeumier discuss his new book, BRAINWASHED, in this important two-part series that explores the scientific advancements in the area of CTE research.

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Dr. Willeumier explores the latest in brain research technology with two leading experts in the field.In this episode of Your Brain Health with Dr. Kristen Willeumier, Dr. Willeumier explores the latest in brain research technology with two leading experts in the field: Kevin McWilliams and Jon Vincent.
About the Experts
Kevin McWilliams has built a reputation backed by 30 years of experience in neuro-ophthalmic device and brings a significant share of industry knowledge in the development of research, clinical and commercial relationships. He has been building/equipping Integrated Health Deliver Network and Ambulatory Surgery Centers and mobile medical platforms for commercial and mission entities in the USA and abroad since 1983.
As a former Division-1 football player for the University of Cincinnati, Jon Vincent provides a unique perspective that allows him to utilize his background in Neurobiology and five years of experience in biomedical research to help successfully analyze and translate scientifically published research into protocols that can further aid in our practical and objective concussion assessments for athletes. His passion for healing through medicine and research continues his close relationship with UC Sports Medicine, Dr. Joe Clark and team for various research collaborations. Jon is aspiring physician where he is looking to train as a Neurologist.

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Brainwashed: Ex-NFL Star Merril Hoge Explains the Bad Science Behind CTE, Part 2

Ex-NFL star Merril Hoge continues the conversation with Dr. Willeumier, discussing the truth about CTE.When post-concussion syndrome forced ex-NFL star Merril Hoge into early retirement in 1994, research on football-related head injuries wasn’t a priority.
At the time, football was heavily influenced by a tough guy culture, and little was known about concussions and their potentially dangerous effects. Then the tragic death of Hoge’s ex-teammate Mike Webster in 2002 launched a wave of fear after an autopsy determined he suffered from an obscure brain disease—chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The media pounced. Concern over player safety soon became a war on football at every level, with one scientist even declaring youth football “child abuse.”
Merril and Dr. Willeumier discuss his new book, BRAINWASHED, in this important two-part series that explores the scientific advancements in the area of CTE research.