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Concussion: How to Protect Your Brain

Season 5 Episode 5 | 26m 58s

Forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, founder of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and portrayed by Will Smith in Concussion, discusses his life’s work.

Aired: 01/31/18 | Expires: 03/04/20
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