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Motor neuron diseases: Introduction

Motor neuron diseases: Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive, degenerative disorders that affect nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Some of the diseases are ... more about Motor neuron diseases.

Motor neuron diseases: Any of various disorders of the "motor neurons", nerves that control movement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Motor neuron diseases is available below.

Symptoms of Motor neuron diseases

• Progressive muscle weakness
• Progressive muscle paralysis
• Muscle groups affected depend on the type of motor neurone disease
• No loss of sensation in affected areas
• Difficulty swallowing
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 10 symptoms of Motor neuron diseases

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Motor neuron diseases: Deaths

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Types of Motor neuron diseases

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Monomelic Amyotrophy
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease
• Progressive muscular atrophy
• Postpolio syndrome
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See full list of 6 Types of Motor neuron diseases

Diagnostic Tests for Motor neuron diseases

• Electromyography
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Motor neuron diseases: Complications

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Causes of Motor neuron diseases

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Primary lateral sclerosis
• Progressive bulbar palsy of childhood
• Kennedy's disease
• Werdnig-Hoffman disease
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See full list of 8 causes of Motor neuron diseases

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Disease Topics Related To Motor neuron diseases

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Motor neuron diseases:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Primary lateral sclerosis
• Progressive muscular dystrophy
• Pseudobulbar palsy
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Motor neuron diseases: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Motor neuron diseases

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Motor neuron diseases: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Latest Treatments for Motor neuron diseases

• Baclofen
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• Riluzone
• Physical rehabilitation
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Motor neuron diseases

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Prognosis for Motor neuron diseases

Prognosis for Motor neuron diseases: The prognosis for individuals with these disorders varies depending on the type of MND. Some types, such as ALS, are fatal. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page: NINDS)

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Research about Motor neuron diseases

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Clinical Trials for Motor neuron diseases

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Motor neuron diseases include:

• Magnetic Stimulation of the Human Nervous System - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of Inherited Neurological Disorders - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Levetiracetam for Cramps, Spasticity and Neuroprotection in Motor Neuron Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Levetiracetam
• Ultrasound and Videofluoroscopy for Diagnosing Swallowing Disorders - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Brain Function in Primary Lateral Sclerosis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 93 Clinical Trials for Motor neuron diseases

Statistics for Motor neuron diseases

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Motor neuron diseases: Broader Related Topics

• Nervous system conditions
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Article Excerpts about Motor neuron diseases

Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive, degenerative disorders that affect nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Some of the diseases are inherited, while others may be acquired. Common MNDs include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive muscular atrophy, and postpolio syndrome. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Motor neuron diseases:

Disorders of motor neurons which result in atrophy, fasciculation and fibrillations, spasticity, decreased muscle tone, loss of or overactive tendon reflexes, and abnormal extensor reflexes. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Motor neuron diseases is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Motor neuron diseases, or a subtype of Motor neuron diseases, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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