Researchers at China’s Shandong University have discovered a novel gene mutation in a Chinese family with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease type 2. Their study, “A novel mutation of LRSAM1 in a Chinese family with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease,” appeared in the Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System. CMT, one of the…
Duke University biomedical engineers created fully functional human muscle from stem cells for the first time, according to a new study. This landmark advancement opens up new avenues for the treatment of conditions related to muscle degeneration, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The study, “…
A panel of experts will discuss treatments that are being developed for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 1A disease (CMT1A) at a conference in Marseille on Sept. 8. The Charcot-Marie-Tooth symposium, sponsored by Pharnext, will be part of the 23rd Neuromuscular Days conference, according to a news release. In addition to CMT treatments,…
Routine exercise done at a patient’s own pace improves strength and lessens disability in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, reports a Canadian study that compared patients adhering to a “self-directed” exercise program with those who do not exercise. The study, “Effects of Self-Selected Exercise on Strength in Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease…
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