Raising Awareness About Chronic Illness and Depression
Some days, I feel overwhelmed by the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), but I never feel like giving up. I know that having a ... Read more
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Eurordis Unveils Integrated-care Initiative for Rare Disease Patients
Europe’s umbrella organization for 800 rare disease associations has developed a sweeping initiative to help the continent’s 30 million rare disease patients and their ... Read more -
New Gene Modifiers May Explain Disease Variability in CMT1A, Study Suggests
A group of potential gene modifiers have been found that may explain the reason why patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) who share ... Read more -
We Are More Than Our Mutations
Linda Crabtree’s autobiography, “CMT and Me,” begins with loving descriptions of her parents. Her words, accompanied by childhood photos printed on the pages, gave ... Read more
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New GARS Mutation Found in First Cases of African Patients with CMT2D
Scientists discovered a new mutation in the GARS gene in the first reported cases ... -
A Few Hacks I’ve Found for Dealing with Clothing Issues
Last weekend, I realized how tough it is to do certain things due to ... -
Scientists Find 2 New Mutations Associated With Milder Form of CMT4H
Two new mutations associated with a mild form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4H (CMT4H) ... -
My Appreciation of the Online CMT Community Has Grown
Five years ago, I had a conversation with one of my writer friends. I ... -
Celery Juice: Is It Just a Trend, or More?
A lot of people on the internet are talking about the benefits of celery ...
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