Motor neuron diseases
Group of neurological disorders affecting motor neurons
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Motor neuron diseases or motor neurone diseases (MNDs) are a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that selectively affect motor neurons, the cells which control voluntary muscles of the body. They include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive bulbar palsy (PBP), pseudobulbar palsy, progressive muscular atrophy (PMA), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and monomelic amyotrophy (MMA), as well as some rarer variants resembling ALS.
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David 'Syd' Lawrence on living with MND Speaking to BBC Breakfast, former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence says he is not afraid of dying and is "up for the fight" after being diagnosed with motor neurone..BBC Sport - Published | |
Darby and Houghton on MND, retirement and 'not wasting time' Former footballer Stephen Darby and ex-England captain Steph Houghton talk about how Darby's MND has affected their lives in the second series of award-winning podcast "Rob Burrow Seven, Meets..."BBC Sport - Published | |
'I'm not scared to die' - Lawrence on living with MND Former England bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence tells BBC Breakfast he is not afraid of dying and is "up for the fight" after being diagnosed with MND.BBC Sport - Published | |
Civic reception to be held for ex-Leeds half-back BurrowThe event at Leeds Civic Hall will celebrate rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hundreds turn out to bid farewell to Rob BurrowCrowds turn out to pay their respects to rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rob Burrow 'left messages for his children' before MND death, his wife saysFormer rugby league star turned motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Rob Burrow recorded a series of messages for his children before he died, his wife has said.Sky News - Published | |
Ex-England & Glos bowler Lawrence diagnosed with MNDFormer England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence is diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).BBC Sport - Published | |
The advice ‘special human’ Burrow gave Slater as he battles MNDSpeaking to BBC Breakfast, former Gloucester and Leicester Tigers player Ed Slater pays tribute to Rob Burrow.BBC Sport - Published | |
Burrow gave MND community a voice - ex-rugby pro SlaterFormer Gloucester and Leicester lock Ed Slater says "thank you" to Rob Burrow for giving a voice to him and others with motor neurone disease.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rob Burrow, rugby league player who raised awareness after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, dies aged 41Rob Burrow, the former rugby league star who worked tirelessly to raise awareness around motor neurone disease (MND) after being diagnosed with the illness, has died at the age of 41.Sky News - Published | |
'Football prepares you' - Darby & Stewart on dealing with MNDEx-Liverpool defender Stephen Darby and former Ipswich striker Marcus Stewart discuss how a career in football has prepared them to deal with the unpredictable nature of motor neurone disease.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-Wales winger Bowen diagnosed with MND Former Wales winger Jason Bowen has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.BBC Sport - Published | |
Doddie Weir's sons honour father at memorial The former Scotland rugby international died last month, six years after being diagnosed with MND.BBC Sport - Published | Trailblazer Doddie's MND legacy 'will live on' Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.BBC Sport - Published |
Scotland legend Weir dies after MND battle Former Scotland international Doddie Weir dies at the age of 52 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.BBC Sport - Published | Sinfield begins 300-mile Ultra 7 in 7 run for MND Ex-Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield is to run 7 ultra-marathons over 7 days raising £777,777.BBC Sport - Published |
Research call over MND risk to elite rugby playersAn expert calls for "immediate research" after a study suggests players could be at increased risk.BBC Sport - Published | Len Johnrose: Ex-Preston & Burnley midfielder dies aged 52, five years after MND diagnosisFormer Preston and Burnley midfielder Len Johnrose dies aged 52, just over five years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.BBC Sport - Published |
