Fat in Legs, Thighs, Could Be Useful Biomarker of CMT1A Severity, Research Suggests
The amount of fat in leg and thigh muscles measured on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans correlates with disease severity and disability in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) type 1A, a small study suggests. The researchers said the amounts of fat could be a useful biomarker for determining the effects…