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About MND

MND presents itself in various ways, depending on the particular groups of muscle fibres which degenerate initially.

What is MND

Many theories have been proposed - viral infection, environmental poisons, metabolic disturbance and genetic defects. Although the answer has not yet been found, research funded by Motor Neurone Di...

Symptoms

MND presents itself in various ways, depending on the particular groups of muscle fibres which degenerate initially. Wasting and weakness of muscles of the hands, sometimes one side a first, stiffn...

Diagnosis and Treatment

Usually it is not difficult for a Neurologist to diagnose MND on the basis of the history and signs. Early signs may cause some initial difficulty. There is no specific laboratory test. Sometimes s...

Is MND inherited?

MND presents itself in various ways, depending on the particular groups of muscle fibres which degenerate initially. Wasting and weakness of muscles of the hands, sometimes one side a first, stiffn...

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