Why does motor neuron disease take so long to diagnose? And can it be treated?

Rugby league player Jai Arrow's recently announced diagnosis of motor neuron disease has again brought this devastating ...
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Common genetic causes across motor neuron diseases identified

Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical similarities but have been largely viewed as genetically distinct. However, ...
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What is motor neuron disease? What we know about the disorder a 'Game of Thrones' actor died from

AT MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM. OUR SERA CONGI IS LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE HEARING FROM ONE OF THE DOCTORS WHO TREATED HIM. SARA. ERICA. THE DOCTOR WITH MASS. GENERAL BRIGHAM IS GRATEFUL TO ERIC DANE FOR BEING SO ...
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'Game of Thrones' Actor Michael Patrick Dies at 35. What Is Motor Neuron Disease?

"Game of Thrones" actor Michael Patrick has died at the age of 35. Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, shared the news on Instagram, revealing that her husband passed away in Northern Ireland on April 7 ...
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Why Do Motor Neurons Die First in ALS? Turns Out, Size Matters

Motor neurons are some of the largest cells in the human body. In particular, upper neurons—extending from the cerebral cortex to the brain stem or spinal cord—average 60μm in diameter. 3,4 These ...