Posts by: Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

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Differences in high-resolution nerve ultrasound (HRUS) results could help distinguish patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) from those with other disease types characterized by the loss of myelin, ... Read more

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Specific Rehab Protocol Improves Hand Function in CMT Patients, Study Reports

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A specific rehabilitation protocol improves hand function and is well-tolerated by patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, according to researchers. The study, “Hand Rehabilitation Treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: An Open Label ... Read more

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

CMT1A Patients Show Hearing Problems in Noisy Background, Study Reports

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Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A) can have difficulty understanding speech in a noisy background, despite having a normal hearing test, according to a study. The study, “Hidden hearing ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

TRPV4 Channels, Strongly Linked to CMT2C, Seen to Regulate Structure and Function of Mitochondria in Study

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TRPV4 channels, critical players in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C), regulate the structure and function of mitochondria in diverse cell types, a new study shows. The study, “TRPV4 interacts ... Read more

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

New Gene Mutation Found in Five Family Members with CMTX4, Case Report Shows

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A new gene mutation was identified in five family members with X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4 (CMTX4), a Chinese case report describes. The study, “A Novel AIFM1 Mutation in a ... Read more

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018

Study Reveals Key Sequences for Normal Expression of Critical Gene in CMT1A

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Specific genetic sequences are critical for normal expression of Pmp22, the critical gene in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a new study shows. The study, “Regulation of the neuropathy-associated ... Read more

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

New Method to Assess Nerve Fiber Loss Seen to Accurately Measure CMT1 Disability

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Researchers in France have found that a new technique to assess muscle electrical activity, called Motor Unit Number Index (MUNIX), correlates with clinical disability in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMT1) ... Read more

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

Targeting Key Protein in CMT Type 2A May Be Basis of Future Therapies, Study Suggests

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Researchers found that small molecules which target the key protein altered in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A) may be a viable therapeutic approach and also improve other diseases ... Read more

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018

#AAN2018 – Autonomic Nerve Damage Is Widespread and Greatly Affects CMT Patients, Study Shows

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Damage in the nerves that control involuntary body functions — known as autonomic nerve damage — is highly prevalent and has a significant impact on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) patients, ... Read more

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Protein Component May Lead to More Severe Case of CMT4F, Mouse Study Suggests

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A specific portion of a protein contributes to the stability of myelin, the coating that protects nerve cells, according to a mouse study that has implications for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. ... Read more

Posts by: Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

Nerve Ultrasound Differentiates CMT1A From Other Subtypes, Study Suggests

Specific Rehab Protocol Improves Hand Function in CMT Patients, Study Reports

CMT1A Patients Show Hearing Problems in Noisy Background, Study Reports

TRPV4 Channels, Strongly Linked to CMT2C, Seen to Regulate Structure and Function of Mitochondria in Study

New Gene Mutation Found in Five Family Members with CMTX4, Case Report Shows

Study Reveals Key Sequences for Normal Expression of Critical Gene in CMT1A

New Method to Assess Nerve Fiber Loss Seen to Accurately Measure CMT1 Disability

Targeting Key Protein in CMT Type 2A May Be Basis of Future Therapies, Study Suggests

#AAN2018 – Autonomic Nerve Damage Is Widespread and Greatly Affects CMT Patients, Study Shows

Protein Component May Lead to More Severe Case of CMT4F, Mouse Study Suggests

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