a fatal condition more commonly known as motor neurone disease (MND). In other words, if you lived in Montchavin, you were 20 times more likely to contract MND than anywhere else in Europe.

Such a horrific diagnosis,' said another. 'Sending prayers.' So just what is motor neurone disease, what does it mean for sufferers like Eric Dane and what are the symptoms people need to be aware of?

A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) have discovered that a unique trio of medications could hold ...

A man with motor neurone disease (MND) will be pushed by two friends in a wheelchair before walking the final mile of the ...

For, the 52-year-old man has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a type of motor neurone disease. While Dr Sloan was often able to be the hero, there is no cure for ALS - the ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relatively rare but very serious disease of the nervous system. A cure is not yet ...

The simple diet change that could protect against dementia and motor neurone disease - Boosting your consumption of certain ...

have discovered that a unique trio of medications could hold the key to improved treatment outcomes for hereditary cases of motor neuron disease (MND) caused by mutations in the SOD1 protein.

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative disorders.

"In ALS, motor neurons degenerate and die, which leads to muscle weakness and, ultimately, paralysis. Because ALS is a complex disease with few effective therapies, there is an urgent need to ...

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