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
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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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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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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Neuroscience
New brain reading technology could help the development of brainwave-controlled devices
A new method to accurately record brain activity at scale has been developed by researchers at the Crick, Stanford University and UCL. The technique could lead to new medical devices to help amputees, people with paralysis ...
Mar 20, 2020
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Genetics
ALS mystery illuminated by blue light
A joint research group in Japan has succeeded in reproducing key ALS symptoms in a small tropical fish by remotely controlling a disease-associated protein molecule using light illumination.
Feb 26, 2020
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Neuroscience
Immunity key to motor neurone disease treatment
Customized immune-blocking medication may be the key to treating patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which currently has no cure and limited therapeutic options.
Feb 17, 2020
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Genetics
The impact of genetics on motor neurone disease
Trinity College Dublin researchers have found that one in 347 men and one in 436 women can be expected to develop motor neurone disease during their lifetime. Motor neurone disease (MND) is a devastating condition which causes ...
Jul 23, 2019
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