What happens once you are diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease?

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Is Motor Neurone Disease Hereditary?

There is a small genetic component to Motor Neurone Disease says Consultant Neurologist Dr Nikhil Sharma.

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So there is a small genetic component to motor neurone disease. It's thought to be in the region of 5% to 10% of people living with motor neurone disease.

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