Lou Gehrig may not have really had Lou Gehrig's disease

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38739308/ns/health-mens_health/

Study shows concussions, brain trauma can mimic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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This story, "Study says brain trauma can mimic Lou Gehrig's disease", first appeared in The New York Times.

see also:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100817134304.htm

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