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Does lou gehrig's disease affect men only?
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No: The disease affects men more often, but women make up 40% of the cases.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als) is an equal opportunity scourge. Genetic contributions are often dominant but also usually result of random mutations. It is not sex-linked.
Answered 10/13/2012
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