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September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Pharnext, CMT Association Partner on CMT1A Biomarkers to Support Phase 3 Study

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Pharnext and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) have partnered to find new biomarkers associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), the most common subtype of the disease, according to a ... Read more

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

CMTA Turned Annual Camp Footprint Into ‘Empowered’ 5-Day Virtual Event

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This summer, the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) turned its annual Camp Footprint for children and teens with CMT disease into a virtual experience. The unique initiative, which was launched by ... Read more

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

CMT Research Foundation Calls for Action During Awareness Month

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The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) wants to turn September from Awareness Month into “CMT Action Month.” This year, the foundation is seeking to turn awareness of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease into ... Read more

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Virtual Activities Abound for CMT Awareness Month in September

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From participating in a virtual dog walk, to switching out Facebook photo frames, advocates are set to mark Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Awareness Month, observed every September. Awareness and education are crucial ... Read more

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input

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Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed at streamlining the search for new medicines for rare disorders and incorporating more patient ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Extra PMP22 Gene Results in Toxic Clumps Inside Cells That May Drive CMT1A, Study Says

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The extra copy of the PMP22 gene that causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) leads to a potentially toxic buildup of the PMP22 protein inside cells because the excess ... Read more

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

EveryLife Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Rare Disease Community in US

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The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to support individuals with rare disorders who are pursuing personal goals through training and education. ... Read more

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

$10,000 Community Grant Supports CMT Australia Youth Efforts

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CMT Australia, a charity association aiming to raise awareness and empower people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) to live their lives to the fullest, has received $10,000 to support the ... Read more

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

PXT3003’s Components Work in Synergy to Improve Outcomes in CMT1A, Study Finds

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The three components of the investigational therapy PXT3003 are all essential to significantly improve features of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) type 1A in cell and animal models, a new study suggests. ... Read more

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