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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). It affects my balance, coordination, gait, and ... Read more
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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) have been found in two Spanish siblings, scientists say. Their ... Read more -
My Appreciation of the Online CMT Community Has Grown
Five years ago, I had a conversation with one of my writer friends. I had heard through the grapevine that she was working on ... Read more -
Celery Juice: Is It Just a Trend, or More?
A lot of people on the internet are talking about the benefits of celery juice. Scores of people, including celebrities, claim to feel better ... Read more
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Study Reports Newly Identified CMT1X-Causing Gene Mutations
Four new mutations in the gene GJB1 have been identified, joining the growing list ... -
Reminiscing with Friends and Recognizing the Loss of Abilities
When I meet up with old college friends, we often spend time reminiscing. We ... -
Whole-Genome Sequencing Necessary to Diagnose CMT in Some Patients, Case Report Highlights
An 11-year-old girl was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease only after the disease-causing mutation ... -
Can Having CMT Be a Good Thing?
The other day, someone posed the question, “What do you hate the most about ... -
Agency Unveils RaDaR to Help Patient Groups Develop Rare Disease Registries
RaDaR, the catchy new name for the U.S. government-run Rare Diseases Registry Program, aims ... -
Surgery Does Not Appear to Improve Foot Function, Quality of Life in Kids with CMT, Small Study Suggests
Despite improving certain physical features, orthopedic foot surgery did not seem to improve strength, ...
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