Dr. Bennet Omalu Warns Parents And Young Athletes Of Brain Damage Risks In Contact Sports Chris Remington Wednesday, February 7, 2018 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Dr. Bennet Omalu talks with Dr. Ira R. Casson, neurologist and former co-chairman of the NFL Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, before a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2010.Paul Sancya / AP Just days after millions around the globe watched Super Bowl LII, Dr. Bennet Omalu is releasing a new e-book geared toward parents and young adults about the dangers of the sport. "Brain Damage in Contact Sports: What Parents Should Know Before Letting Their Children Play" was released this week. Known for his groundbreaking research on concussions, Dr. Omalu explains why now is a great time to have conversations with children about the dangers of head injuries.
