Completed Telehealth Trial in Motor Neurone Disease Shows Promise for Remote Specialist Care — Implications for Australian Practice
247 Health News Editorial
·29 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsCompleted UK feasibility trial demonstrates potential for telehealth delivery of specialist motor neurone disease care, offering insights for improving patient access to expert neurological services in geographically dispersed populations.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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