Abstract
Eighteen former and active boxers underwent neurological examination, EEG, computed tomographic scan of the brain, and neuropsychological testing. Eighty-seven percent of the professional boxers had definite evidence of brain damage. All the boxers had abnormal results on at least one of the neuropsychological tests. Brain damage is a frequent result of a career in professional boxing.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Athletic Injuries / complications*
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Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
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Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Boxing*
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Brain / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Damage, Chronic / diagnosis*
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Brain Damage, Chronic / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Damage, Chronic / etiology
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Brain Injuries / complications*
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Electroencephalography
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Psychological Tests
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Psychomotor Performance
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed