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Demand for IMNDA’s services at an all-time high as more than 600 families living with MND supported in 2023
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) has reported unprecedented demand for its services as more than 600 ...
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Everything you need to know about motor neurone disease
It’s the diagnosis that everyone dreads. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive and, as yet, incurable illness that results in gradual paralysis and death, almost certainly within one to five ...
Wife speaks out about Whitley Bay postman's 'soul-destroying' motor neurone disease death
A Whitley Bay woman recalled the "soul-destroying" pain and trauma of watching husband Miles die due to motor neurone disease ...
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FGF4 shows benefits in ALS but fails to protect motor neurons
In an ALS study, growth factor FGF4 reduced the activity of star-shaped cells called astrocytes but did not stop motor ...
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Cork dad with motor neuron disease shares heartfelt 'thank you' after €30k raised to support him
A GoFundMe campaign set up just one week ago for Cork dad of two Pat Roche has raised almost €30,000 to help him adapt to ...
Australian TV icon Fiona MacDonald dies after battle with motor neurone disease
An Australian TV icon has announced her own death on social media after losing her “very tough” battle with motor neurone ...
Former children's TV host Fiona MacDonald dies aged 67 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Former TV presenter Fiona MacDonald, best known for her work on the children's program Wombat and game show It's a Knockout, ...
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Demand for motor neurone disease services ‘rocketed up’ last year
People with MND and their loved ones will gather in Dundalk today to attend the IMNDA’s thirty-ninth annual conference. The ...
UCI Scientists Discover Game-Changing Molecule for Parkinson’s Treatment
A brain molecule has been found to reverse movement deficits in Parkinson’s, presenting a new potential therapeutic target. A ...
‘Clash of Codes’ returns as tribute to tragic Rob Burrow and to raise cash for motor neurone disease
Rugby’s ‘Clash of the Codes’ is set to return to pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow with star names such as Danny Cipriani, ...
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‘I draw strength from Charlie Bird’s courage in dealing with motor neurone disease,’ says patient raising funds for MND charity
A father and lifelong sports fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) has spoken of how he is drawing strength and inspiration from how the late RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird faced his diagnosis.