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MND-SMART update on amantadine

18/12/2024

Following a review of stage 1 interim analysis data for amantadine, it has been decided that amantadine will continue to be evaluated as part of the MND-SMART trial.

Gordon Aikman

Gordon Aikman, MND patient and campaigner, has passed away at the age of 31 after a three year battle with Motor Neurone Disease. We looked back at some of his achievements over the years.

Son Remembers Dad 15 Years After Death

Michael Conway is remembering his father on the 15th anniversary of this death, after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

Stephen Black shares his story of MND

Stephen Black who was diagnosed with MND in August 2015 shares his experiences.

Update on MND Scotland research project

Danielle Leighton, MND Clinical Research Fellow, who began her 36 month fellowship in August 2015, give us an update on what's happening.

Nurse inspired to take to the sky for MND

55 year old nurse from Forres, Liz Butterworth, will be flying high on 25th June, when she will be ‘wing walking’ in aid of MND Scotland.

South African Rugby Legend Dies Ages 45

Springbok rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2011, has died aged 45.

MND Patient and Campaigner Gordon Aikman Dies Aged 31

Gordon Aikman has passed away at the age of 31 after a three year battle with the terminal illness Motor Neurone Disease.

Ayrshire Ex-Army Veteran Diagnosed with MND

Benny Denovan (80), from Ayr, shared his life with us, from joining the army, to having a family and his diagnosis of MND in June 2014.

First footsteps towards Machu Picchu

Our Communications Manager, Niamh Callan, tells us about her first training walk of 2017, in preparation for our Machu Picchu trek in September.

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