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A newly identified mutation in the ATP1A1 gene associated with an intermediate form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) was found in an adolescent in Spain, scientists report. The mutation, detected through genetic analysis of CMT patients in a specific region of Spain, adds to the increasing number of ATP1A1 mutations…
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Scientists have developed a new animal model of X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 6, or CMTX6, which is caused by a mutation in the gene PDK3. This new worm model — the first for CMTX6 in a living organism, according to researchers — may provide insights into treatment approaches…
Participation in clinical trials exposes rare disease patients to financial, physical, and emotional pressures, according to the results of a patient focus group series. “Rare disease trial participants are running an endurance race they are highly motivated to complete, but these incremental burdens negatively impact their ability or willingness to…
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Becoming educated and informed about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your CMT journey.
There is no cure for CMT yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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