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Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - November 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Malek AM, Barchowsky A, Bowser R, Heiman-Patterson T, Lacomis D, Rana S, Youk A, Stickler D, Lackland DT, Talbott EO Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research