MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it
Jai Arrow, a South Sydney rugby league player, has announced his diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND), which has ended his career. MND is a complex condition that affects motor neurons, leading to severe physical impairments. Despite advancements in research, the exact cause of MND remains largely unknown, with environmental factors and genetic susceptibility being potential contributors.
- ▪Jai Arrow revealed his MND diagnosis, effectively ending his decade-long rugby league career.
- ▪MND affects the nerve and brain cells that control movement, leading to various physical impairments.
- ▪The exact cause of MND is still unknown, with researchers exploring genetic and environmental factors.
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Fri, 15 May3816→Fri, 15 May1032→Sat, 16 May1846→Sat, 16 May1218→Sat, 16 May834→Sun, 17 May1236→Sun, 17 May4212→Sun, 17 May286→Thu, 21 May19:50--→Fri, 22 May20:00--→Sat, 23 May17:30--→Sat, 23 May19:35--→Sun, 24 May16:05--→Wed, 27 May20:05--→ NRL Score Centre Jai Arrow's MND diagnosis shines spotlight on debilitating condition that has no cureHBy Hanan DervisevicTopic:Motor Neurone diseaseThu 21 May 2026 at 2:41pmThu 21 May 2026 at 2:41pmThu 21 May 2026 at 2:41pmRabbitohs player Jai Arrow revealed news of his motor neurone disease diagnosis on Wednesday.
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