Brian Flores has filed a class action complaint against the National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants, the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos, and. 02.02.2022, Sputnik International
To test whether a player has experienced cognitive decline due to CTE, the NFL uses the Heaton norms - a study which concluded white people perform better than black people on cognitive tests.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF), which manifests itself as irregular and often rapid heartbeats, is the most common heart rhythm disorder. This electrical issue can lead to life-threatening complications, including heart failure and blood clots that build up in the heart and travel to the brain. The latter may result in miniature strokes that can lead to cognitive impairment.
About 200,000 people in Canada have AF. Approximately 20 to 25 per cent of people with this condition are under age 65 and do not have standard risk factors for stroke.
People over 65 with AF often take blood thinners as a part of their treatment routine. However, no study has proven that blood thinners are effective and safe for younger adults with the same disorder who do not have the standard risk factors for stroke.
Former NFL players lawsuit over race norming in league dementia tests is TOSSED by judge after retirees said the practice made it harder for black claimants to receive benefits
Senior US District Judge Anita B. Brody on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged race-norming in dementia tests for retired NFL players
Some say the practice makes it harder for black retired players to get benefits
A hearing was set for Thursday. The judge instead ordered the NFL and the lead lawyer in the overall $1 billion settlement to resolve the issue through mediation
The demographic components doctors consider during testing often include race, but those factors presume black athletes to have worse cognitive function