Brain Damage in Modern Boxers

Authors :: Casson, Ira R.
Siegel, Ozzie
Sham, Raj
Campbell, Edwin A.
Tarlau, Milton
DiDomenico, Anthony
Source :: JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association; May 1984, Vol. 251 Issue: 20 p2663-2667, 5p
Publication Year :: 1984
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.(JAMA 1984;251:2663-2667)