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Family to have Smith's brain checked for CTE

Family to have Smith's brain checked for CTE

Summary

Aldon Smith’s family is sending his brain to doctors in Boston to check for signs of CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. They want to find out if CTE contributed to his death.

Key Facts

  • Aldon Smith was a defensive lineman in the NFL.
  • His family is having his brain examined by medical experts.
  • The tests are being done in Boston.
  • They are looking for CTE, a condition caused by repeated head injuries.
  • CTE is known to affect some athletes in contact sports.
  • The family hopes to learn if CTE played a role in Smith’s death.
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