I Can Be Both Disabled and Happy
The other day, I watched a video about the late Claire Wineland. In it, she said many people believe that if someone is sick ... Read more
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CMT Type X May Be Risk Factor for Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type X (CMTX) may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating disease, according to data ... Read more -
CMT Awareness Month Celebrated With Events Throughout September
Patient stories are a central theme for the events organized by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) and others this September as part ... Read more -
What Does ‘Fair’ Mean?
“Fair does not mean equal.” I always start the school year by teaching my class that concept. I start by giving each student a ... Read more -
RNA Molecule Can Regulate Common Pathway of CMT and ALS, Fruit Fly Study Suggests
A genetic study in fruit flies has found a new link between Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Conducted by researchers from ... Read more
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Nerve Ultrasound Differentiates CMT1A From Other Subtypes, Study Suggests
Differences in high-resolution nerve ultrasound (HRUS) results could help distinguish patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ... -
Children With CMT Experience More Frequent and Severe Falls Than Healthy Peers, Study Suggests
Children and adolescents with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) fall approximately 33 times more than their ... -
I Graduated from Physical Therapy
I was released from physical therapy, finally! Don’t get me wrong, I liked my ... -
Reliability of Response Biomarker for CMT1A Validated in US Patients, Study Reports
The fat fraction of the calf muscle is a reliable biomarker for disease progression ... -
Diet High in Fats Can Improve Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A, Study Suggests
Eating food with high levels of fats was seen to help mitigate damage to ... -
A CMT Tattoo Has Taught Me About the Value of True Friendship
How do you know you are important to people? What is a sign that ...
Despite Functional Limitations, Few CMT Patients Receive Physical and Occupational Therapy
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Most people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease do not receive physical or occupational therapy, despite having extensive problems with physical functioning that limit mobility and quality of life, according to a report presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular & ... Read more