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Doctor in the House: Motor Neuron Disease

Prof Dr Nortina Shahrizaila, Consultant Neurologist | Dr Loh Ee Chin, Consultant Palliative Medicine Physician, University Malaya Medical Centre

23-Mar-18 16:00

Doctor in the House: Motor Neuron Disease

The recent death of Professor Stephen Hawking due to motor neuron disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has cast a limelight on the rare disorder. Prof Dr Nortina Shahrizaila and Dr Loh Ee Chin share more about how the Motor Neuron Disease Clinic in University Malaya Medical Centre takes a multidisciplinary approach to help patients.

Produced by: Meera Sivasothy

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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