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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Minnesota: A year-long population based study

Caitlin J. HarperMayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Eric J. SorensonDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Jay MandrekarDepartment of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Pages 520-523 | Received 09 Jan 2015, Accepted 12 Apr 2015, Published online: 17 Jun 2015

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