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	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n10 December 2002   Colorado Couple to Co-Chair MDA’s ALS Division · ALS Research Roundup · Doctors Discuss ALS Treatment Trends at MDA Gathering · ALS Researchers Meet in Melbourne and Review Drug Progress · Scientists Report Progress Toward Drug Therapies · No ALS ‘Cluster’ Found at Kelly Air Force Base · Protection and Prevention Are Keys to Comfortable Skin · Comfort Food for Skin · Are You Eligible for VA Benefits? · VA Studies Show ALS Link to Gulf War · AAC Device Pops the Question — on the Telethon · MDA Opens 29th ALS Center in Nashville ·
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n9 November 2002   KEEP TALKING WITH TECHNOLOGY — What You Need to Know About AAC Devices · AAC Resources · Speaking (With) Your Mind · Depression in ALS: Looking at the Evidence · Vermont Doctor Prescribes Hope · ALS Research Roundup · Wings Over Wall Street WOWS New York, Raises $1.8 Million · Spiritual Resource for Caregivers ·Rare Diseases Legislation Passed by Congress ·
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n8 October 2002   Getting Aggressive About Care — Talking With ALS Center Co-Director Greg Carter· Anthony Vitale, Pioneer of DECtalk, Dies After 9-Year Battle With ALS · Exercise Has Many Benefits for People With ALS ·ALS Research Roundup · Free Telephone Service Offered for Those With Speech Difficulties · Take Falls Seriously to Prevent Further Injuries · Home Rehabilitation Services: OT/PT Evaluation · Thanks to Jerry Lewis for Leading the Telethon ·
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n7 September 2002   It Takes a Village to Fight the System · ALS Research Roundup · Baylor Center Director Tries Transplanting Bone Marrow in ALS · Medicare Homebound Restriction: Agency Clarifies Language · Cruisin’ With Karen and Her Pals · Noninvasive Ventilation Prolongs Life If Used Right, MDA Clinic Director Says · Tips for Caregivers: Handling a Loved One’s Depression · Book Addresses Kindness and Caregiving · Oriole Park Site of Baltimore Art Exhibit · New York Study Focuses on Coping · MDA/ALS Centers Open in Seattle, San Antonio
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n6 August 2002   Trials Help Scientists Take Small Steps to Big Goals, New Mexico Director Says · U.S. House Waters Down Medicare Homebound Amendment · Online Government Site Compiles Gulf War-Related Research · Telethon to Showcase ALS in Profiles · ALS Research Roundup · Beier Fights ALS With Words, Actions and Some Wall Street Friends · Caregivers: Say 'Yes' to Offers of Help · 26th MDA/ALS Center Opens in Irvine
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n5 July 2002 High-Tech Talk — Family Masters Communication Device in Advance of Need · Cord Blood: Banking on a Cure · Potent Stem Cells Found in Bone Marrow · Connecticut Man Fights to Teach · Five Honored With MDA Achievement Awards · Ukrainian Clinic 'Stem Cell Treatment' Probed · Caregivers Invited to Try Journal Writing · MDA's Caregiver Guide Revised · New Care Book Focuses on Quality of Life · 'Virtual' Reminder — ALS Online
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n4 June 2002   Evidence Mounts for Minocycline in ALS, With Caution· New Study Explores Connection Between Athletics and ALS· Botulinum Toxin, Radiotherapy Show Promise in Controlling Saliva· Study to Evaluate Speech Synthesis System Needs Participants in ALS· ALS Marker Study Under Way in New York· Parenthood and ALS — Love Wins Out Over Doubts· Art Exhibit Travels to Boston· ALS Prayer Chain Offers Caregivers a Way to Fight· Jayne Hopes Washington Crusade Will Slay Homebound Restriction· Lange to Lead Online Chat· Mingus Biography Released· Letters· MDA Adds Coverage of Communication Devices·
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n3 May 2002 ALS Awareness Month Highlights MDA's Leadership in Research, Services· Gene Therapy for ALS a Step Closer to Reality· Bats & Nuts Yield Environmental Clue to ALS on Guam· Rilutek Safe but Weak; Better Drugs May Be on the Way· MDA's ALS Division Offers Unparalleled Services· MDA/ALS Research and Clinical Centers· Attitude is Everything, Harwood Says· Letters· Health Cluster Tracking Bill Introduced in Senate
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n2 April 2002   MDA Art Exhibit to Raise Awareness of ALS· May Is ALS Awareness Month· ALS Centers Get Boost From New York Gala· ALS Research Roundup· ALS Studies, Clinical Trials Need Volunteers· Public Service Still Defines Maine Man Mayo· Communication Is Key: Larry Cisneros Keeps Channels Open in Work and Life· Equipment Survey Can Help With Planning· Medicare Guidelines Revised on Cough Device· Rare Diseases Acts Introduced in the House
	MDA/ALS Newsletter v7 n1 February 2002   Wisconsin ALS Expert Pursuing Viruses, Tamoxifen & Gulf War Exposure· TV's "Becker" to Feature ALS· Congress Considers Homebound Reform, Gulf War Benefits· Do You Call Yourself a 'Caregiver'?· Respiratory Issues in ALS· ALS Is a 'Gift in Disguise' for Noted Physical Therapist· Rilutek Assistance· ALS Research Roundup