Motor neurone disease
Rob Burrow to be first non-verbal person to read CBeebies bedtime story
Former rugby league player, who has motor neurone disease, will use eye-controlled computer
Emily Dugan
01, Dec, 2022 @11:22 AM
Doddie Weir obituary
Scotland and Lions rugby player who became a campaigner after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Ian Malin
28, Nov, 2022 @5:21 PM
‘Force of nature’: ex-rugby player Doddie Weir leaves lasting legacy, say admirers
Scotland and British and Irish Lions legend died over the weekend from motor neurone disease
Mark Brown
27, Nov, 2022 @4:20 PM
Tell Me Good Things by James Runcie review – love, loss and lessons learned
The novelist and playwright’s memoir is the heartbreaking story of losing his wife, Marilyn Imrie, to MND, but also a wonderful account of their time together
Kathryn Hughes
26, Nov, 2022 @11:00 AM
‘A run for a mate’: Kevin Sinfield’s seven ultramarathons in seven days
Rugby league great honours former teammate Rob Burrow on day two of his challenge in aid of MND charities
Mark Brown North of England correspondent
14, Nov, 2022 @7:43 PM
Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher
The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’
Sean Ingle
04, Oct, 2022 @10:30 PM
Experimental drug shows signs of slowing motor neurone disease
Biogen drug Tofersen showed promising results when taken for six months beyond previous trial
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
21, Sep, 2022 @9:00 PM
Eureka science prizes: Justin Yerbury wins research honour for work on motor neurone disease
Biosecurity expert, recycling pioneer and nanomaterials engineer among other Australian scientists recognised with awards
Donna Lu
31, Aug, 2022 @11:30 AM
Doddie Weir: ‘The government has not given motor neurone disease the money it promised’
The former Scotland lock urges doctors to raise the intensity of research into MND, even as his own life becomes more challenging for he and his wife, Kathy
Donald McRae
21, Jun, 2022 @7:00 AM
‘Emotional moment’: locked-in patient communicates with family via implant
New technology allows patients to communicate but at slow pace
Linda Geddes
22, Mar, 2022 @4:00 PM
Not Going Quietly review – healthcare activist Ady Barkan takes ALS to congress
Documentary follows Barkan, who has motor neurone disease, as he campaigns for better public healthcare in the US
Leslie Felperin
20, Mar, 2022 @11:17 AM
Since I was diagnosed with motor neurone disease I have been fighting for healthcare for all. I hope you will join me | Ady Barkan
Six years ago I was handed a death sentence and exposed to the cruelty of the profit-driven US healthcare system – but I hope my story can bring new people into the movement for change
Ady Barkan
03, Mar, 2022 @11:44 AM
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