Neuroscience
Frequent strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing (MND) in certain people, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.
Jun 11, 2021
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Motor Neurone Disease
Neuroscience
Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration
A new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Recommendations for psychological support for people with neurodegenerative conditions
Lancaster University together with the British Psychological Society has provided research-based recommendations for mental health support for people living with four motor neurodegenerative conditions.
Feb 3, 2021
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Neuroscience
Imaging technique proves effective in measuring mitochondrial dysfunction in motor neuron disease
Researchers from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have used a new imaging technique to measure the function of mitochondria in patients with motor neuron disease (MND).
Jan 13, 2021
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Genetics
Scientists identify new genetic MND risk factor in junk DNA
A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called 'junk DNA' by scientists at the University of Sheffield. The newly ...
Dec 1, 2020
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Neuroscience
Scientists capture diversity in the 'stars' of our nervous system
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the location of astrocytes in the brain and spinal cord, may affect their role in maintaining the body's nervous system. This discovery could help scientists uncover ...
Sep 8, 2020
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Medications
Scientists identify promising new ALS drug candidates
Scientists have taken a significant step forward in the search to find effective new drug candidates for the treatment of motor neurone disease.
Sep 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Innovative digital app fast-tracked to help MND patients during COVID-19 pandemic
A new online system, developed by the University of Sheffield, which enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and support patients who have motor neurone disease (MND) during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fast-tracked ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Neuroscience
New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease
Results from a randomized clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neuron disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lack of support for people with motor neurone disease leaves some suicidal, study shows
A lack of palliative care provision for people with motor neurone disease (MND) following diagnosis can cause emotional distress and, in extreme cases, lead to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, new research shows.
Jun 22, 2020
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