Motor neuron disease--a review

It is now clear that patients with MND are best managed using a multi-disciplinary approach conforming to evidence-based guidelines. Whilst scientific advances into the aetiology of MND have been of great importance in both the understanding of this and other neurodegenerative disease, they have only recently led to therapy directed at disease progression. The management of patients with MND remains largely supportive but it is hoped that the future may hold better prospects for those with the disease.