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Did 'Power of Touch' Help Giffords From Brink?

Five days after being shot in the head, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords opened her eyes of her own accord. In a display that surprised doctors and elicited tears of joy from her loved ones who were present, Giffords reportedly reached out toward husband Mark Kelly in an attempt to give him a hug. Doctors say it is difficult to tell whether the frequent company and physical contact she has had with her loved ones contributed to what her physicians are calling a quick recovery -- but some medical...Full Story
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