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AFTER the death of well-known fundraiser Johnny Reidy, members of the Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease wondered whether they should go ahead with their major fundraising day. But after talking with the Reidy family and many of Johnny's frie...

Jun 17, 2011

THE death of a millionaire hotelier and motor neurone disease sufferer will be screened on television tonight. Campaigners have accused the BBC of helping to promote assisted suicide in the documentary by Sir Terry Pratchett, left. ...

Jun 12, 2011

But determined mother-of-one Louise Platt, who lost her husband Neil to motor neurone disease over two years ago, smashed her fundraising target almost four times over to help fund research into the disease. rt of a group of 18 fundraisers from acros...

Jun 07, 2011

In a five-minute sequence in the BBC2 programme, Pratchett witnesses Peter, a British man in his early 70s who has motor neurone disease, taking his own life at the Swiss clinic. Last night the broadcaster was forced to defend its decision. ...

Jun 05, 2011

Mother-of-two Emma Fitzpatrick was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last September, a condition that has severely restricted her mobility and robbed her of her ability to speak. Emma (43), who friends say had "the perfect family life", ...

Jun 04, 2011

MUNSTER RUGBY players and supporters have joined forces to organise a series of charity events to raise funds for a colleague who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year and for research into the debilitating condition.

Jun 01, 2011

But Joost van der Westhuizen has vowed to fight on, writes Jamie Pandaram in Durban.

May 22, 2011

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This is being sent on behalf of Professor Hooper. Permission to repost.http://www.meactionuk.org.uk/dwp_doh_classification.htm The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Department for Work and Pe...

Jul 18, 2011

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS SEEN IN TALKING POINT, AND SOME TALKING POINT JARGON Here is a list of some abbreviations which crop up in Talking Point (TP) postings (and at the end a small "Jargon" section). They include some medical terms...

Aug 13, 2010

There has been much debate in the UK recently regarding the choice facing terminally ill patients on whether they should be able to determine a right to die. It is a moral, ethical and practical minefield - is it ever right for another person to end...

Jun 06, 2011

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS SEEN IN TALKING POINT, AND SOME TALKING POINT JARGON Here is a list of some abbreviations which crop up in Talking Point (TP) postings (and at the end a small "Jargon" section). They include some medical terms...

Aug 13, 2010

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS SEEN IN TALKING POINT, AND SOME TALKING POINT JARGON Here is a list of some abbreviations which crop up in Talking Point (TP) postings (and at the end a small "Jargon" section). They include some medical terms...

Aug 13, 2010

Thanks for the findings, I saw that too and came to the very same conclusion. Can we also think of this chronic 'neurological conditions' reason for the ME/CFS blood ban? I can think of diseases likes CJD that are neuro and infecti...

Aug 30, 2010

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Answer: For FES to be effective both the nerve and the muscle supplied by the nerve must be undamaged. For this reason FES can be used in conditions such as: Stroke Multiple sclerosis (MS) Spinal cord injury, T12 and above (SCI) Parkinson's disease ...

Frequently Asked Questions - Patients | Odstock Medical Limited

Answer: For FES to be effective both the nerve and the muscle supplied by the nerve must be undamaged. For this reason FES can be used in conditions such as: Stroke Multiple sclerosis (MS) Spinal cord injury, T12 and above (SCI) Parkinson's disease ...

Frequently Asked Questions | Odstock Medical Limited

Answer: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a.k.a Motor Neuron Disease-is a rapidly progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease. It attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord and lower brain which transmit signals from the brain to the voluntary muscles throughout the...

Als - Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: The rights of anyone in care arebasically that they are treated with respect and dignity and that the carerattends to their specific needs and does not impose low expectations on theirquality of life.Further information on carers may beobtained from ...

HSC Online

Answer: The 30 critical illnesses covered are:- Major Cancers- Heart Attack- Stroke- Coronary Artery By-Pass Surgery- Kidney Failure- Aplastic Anaemia- Blindness (Loss of Sight)- End Stage Lung Disease- End Stage Liver Failure- Coma- Deafness (Loss of Hearin...

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Answer: Hospice care is available to anyone with a life limiting illness regardless of diagnosis e.g. Motor neurone disease, end stage heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Show/Hide

Willowburn Hospice

Answer: No our services are not solely for cancer patients, we also care for patients with other advanced life-limiting conditions including Multiple sclerosis Renal failure Heart failure Respiratory diseases Motor Neurone Disease»

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