Posts Tagged ‘muscular-dystrophy’

Jerry Lewis to retire from MDA telethon

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

After 45 years, Jerry Lewis is retiring as host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day telethon. The 85-year-old comedian issued a statement through the Muscular Dystrophy Association calling it time for a “new telethon era.” (May 16) Read full article > >

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Jerry Lewis retires: A look back at the MDA telethon

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

After 45 years as host, Jerry Lewis has announced that he will emcee his last Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon in September. Read full article > >

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Drug hope for muscular dystrophy

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

A drug that can boost muscle strength in mice shows promise as a possible treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, research suggests.

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Drug hope for muscular dystrophy