Studies Suggest a Possible Link Between Military Service and Als
13th Nov 2006, 14:32 GMT
A limited body of evidence suggests an association between military service and later development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare but fatal neurodegenerative disorder, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Further research is needed to confirm this link given that only five studies have been conducted on the relationship between military service and ALS.
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