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Theophylline, a medication used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions, promoted myelination — the process by which sheaths of myelin, a fatty substance, are produced around nerves to protect them — in a mouse model of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 subtype A (CMT1A), a study shows. Treatment with…
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People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) type 2 are likely to experience inefficient sleep with more time spent awake after going to bed, according to a new study. “We can conclude that sleep in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is impaired, specifically for those with type 2 of the disease, which is evidenced…
Blood levels of irisin, an exercise-induced muscle hormone, are significantly lower in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and associate with muscle strength and quality, a small study shows. The findings suggest that this protein, previously shown to have protective effects against muscle wasting, may be a useful biomarker to…
Columnist Young Lee is finding self-love by reexamining feelings of inadequacy he once experienced at the gym and in school gym classes.
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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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