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The Latest Breaking News from motor neuron disease

Woman Who Lost Her Voice to Illness Banned From Using AI Speech Tool After Using It to Curse

A woman with motor neuron disease lost access to her AI-generated voice system after using mild profanities.

Latin Times

Scottish dad calls for more research into MND after 'dreadful' diagnosis experience

A SCOTS father diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has called for more investment and research into the disease after his “dreadful”…

The National (Scotland)

Leeds Rhinos issue statement on Rob Burrow after sick and "hateful" Facebook post

Leeds Rhinos have confirmed ex-player Rob Burrow, who is fighting motor neuron disease (MND), is "fine" after a sickening lie about his health was shared on social media

Daily Mirror

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Kevin Sinfield opens up on emotional moment he carried Rob Burrow in Leeds Marathon

Kevin Sinfield carried his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow, who is battling motor neuron disease, over the finish line of this month's inaugural Leeds Marathon

Daily Mirror

Glasgow mum showed 'immense resilience' during MND battle as son prepares for marathon in her memory

A Glasgow mum who battled motor neuron disease with " a smile on her face" would be "immensely proud" as her son prepares to run the Edinburgh Marathon in her memory, raising funds for MND Scotland.

Glasgow Live

Some motor neuron disease, dementia patients share genetic defects: Research

Some people with motor neuron disease (MND) and dementia">frontotemporal dementia (FTD) have the same uncommon genetic disorders that cause other neurodegenerative illnesses, according to a new study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rugby fans toast late Doddie Weir as rare whisky selected by legend is released

The single malt from Ardnamurchan Distillery was chosen after the late Scottish rugby icon visited the plant, just a few weeks before he passed away after his brave battle with MND

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Mountain rescuer to carry 100kg up Ben Nevis for MND charity

A MOUNTAIN rescuer plans to carry a 100kg barbell on his shoulders up Ben Nevis to raise money for motor neurone disease research.

The National (Scotland)

Corrie Paul Foreman actor's girlfriend, famous cousin and surprising jobs amid soap exit

Peter Ash has partaken in many big storylines since joining the soap bit he’s set to leave the soap this year after his character Paul Foreman receives a devastating Motor Neuron Disease (MND) diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Baz Ashmawy leads tributes as RTE DIY SOS favourite dies after battle with motor neurone disease

The Irish TV personality said the pair became great friends during the show and would always slag each other

Irish Mirror

Baz Ashmawy pays tribute to DIY SOS favourite Johnny Aylward as he dies from motor neuron disease

Johnny and his lovely family were among the favourites featured on the show which aired in 2022

Dublin Live

Edinburgh brewery brings back charity beer in memory of the late Doddie Weir

Cold Town Beer has announced the return of its charity brew, Doddie Beir, in memory of the late Doddie Weir - who passed away last after battling Motor Neuron Disease.

Edinburgh Live

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to rugby legend Doddie Weir after MND battle

Rugby union icon Doddie Weir has passed away following his five-year battle with motor neuron disease and Rob Burrow - who also suffers with the disease - has offered his condolences

Daily Mirror

Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle as tributes pour in for Scottish rugby legend

Glasgow Warriors were among the flood of tributes paid to Doddie Weir. The Scottish rugby legend has passed away at the age of 52 following a battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

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Scots grandmother loses brave Motor Neuron Disease battle just two months after diagnosis

Stirling grandmother, Wanda Sharp, 76, died following a short battle with MND and her shattered family are now hoping to raise awareness of the condition and funds towards reasearch into it.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh cyclist diagnosed with MND helps raise more than £50,000 for My Name'5 Doddie

A 34-YEAR-OLD author and wine expert from Edinburgh who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has completed a 265 mile cycling challenge…

Daily Mirror

Young dad, 34, diagnosed with deadly disease after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness after feeling a numb pain in his finger, but says every day is a blessing as he gears up for a tough challenge

The Conversation

On your back? Side? Face-down? Mice show how we sleep may trigger or protect our brain from diseases like ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common form of motor neuron disease. People with ALS progressively lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movements, including the ability to speak, swallow and breathe.

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