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Athletes blame new rules, more tournaments, and an offseason that is too short

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Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

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Doctor Reacts to Olympic Injuries

Torn ligaments, dislocated elbows, and more

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Meet the Doctor Behind Team USA Swimming

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Sprains, Strains, and ACL Tears. These Are NFL Players' Most Common Injuries.

Being able to navigate injuries could make all the difference between success and failure

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The Olympics Don't Allow Doping. This Competition Will Encourage It.

But how will athletes who get a boost to push the limits of achievement fare?

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CTE pathology, not Lewy body pathology, seen in most cases

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Preclinical studies demonstrate nearly doubled repair strength

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Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Risk

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