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Italian Senate tries to halt mercy killing
ROME (AFP) - The Italian Senate will hold an emergency session on Monday, aimed at preventing the death of a long-comatose accident victim whose family won a court battle to halt her life support.
Nations:Italy People:Silvio Berlusconi Source:(AFP)
2009-02-09
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA
LAS VEGAS - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
Nations:U.S. People:Ed McMahon Kid Rock Celine Dion Source:(AP)
2008-09-02
Muscular dystrophy type linked to missing protein: study
French and German researchers have discovered a promising protein link to a form of muscular dystrophy that affects the voluntary muscles around the hips and shoulders, according to a study released Wednesday.
2008-05-01
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