Dad Raises CMT Awareness After Diagnosis
For as long as he could remember, Georgie Davey had one word that he thought described himself: “clumsy.” When he was a child, Georgie would frequently trip and fall. He…
For as long as he could remember, Georgie Davey had one word that he thought described himself: “clumsy.” When he was a child, Georgie would frequently trip and fall. He…
Happy Friday! The days are getting shorter and the first cooling winds of autumn have started to blow. This week, we have stories on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Awareness Month, a special…
If you are interested in learning about CMT or are even a little curious, this article will help to shed some light on this rare disease. You are invited by…
The Phase 3 PLEO-CMT clinical trial evaluated the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of PXT3003 for patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). Altogether, 323 people enrolled. During the trial, researchers…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, the Global CMT Research Convention is set to take place in Cambridge, Massachusetts on September 16-17, 2022. Organized by the CMT Research Foundation,…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, a recent study using a mouse model of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A produced some interesting results. The researchers found that administration of theophylline…
According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, researchers have associated HINT1 gene mutations with neuropathy in Greek patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). In the past, HINT1 was linked to CMT in central and southeastern Europe. However, researchers…
Although Jackson, age 62, has had CMT for ten years, he only divulged his illness this month. According to an article on eathis.com, Jackson chose a recently aired segment of…
Alan Jackson has been a big part of the country music scene for a long time, with songs like Remember When and Livin' On Love. Recently, he revealed to his…
It's no secret that genetic mutations can alter the way our bodies - and bodily processes - work. For example, explains Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, GARS gene mutations stop protein production in ribosomes. These…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) Awareness Month! The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Association has put together 5 different ways you can help spread awareness of this rare disease this month. The Association…
In medical research, researchers often use a variety of non-human models to expand their understanding of various diseases or potential treatments. For example, mice models, or non-human primates, are frequently…
In case you missed it - a news release from biopharmaceutical company Pharnext SA ("Pharnext") shared that on July 12, 2021, the first European patient enrolled in the Phase 3…
A recent study has examined what risk factors exist for patients diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy, the most common of all muscular dystrophies. This is a progressive, hereditary condition. Regarding cardiac…
Partnerships within the medical community play a huge role in advancing research and developing treatments. According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, a new partnership has formed between Dr. Alessandra Bolino, PhD, the…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is associated with a number of genetic mutations. In fact, the different mutations signify specific CMT subtypes, such as CMT1 or CMT3. According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News,…
Over the next 2-2.5 years, biotech spin-out company Augustine Therapeutics will be working to understand both the underlying biology of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and potential therapeutic options for patients.…
Charcot-Marie Tooth disease (CMT) may be the most common inherited disorder of the peripheral nervous system, but that only puts the official patient count in Denmark at about 22.5 cases…
A Phase 3 clinical trial run by Pharnext for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1A (CMT1A) has just been awarded 13.3 million dollars. $7.2 million comes from existing shareholders and $6 million comes…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, a recent study has demonstrated the potential impacts of an RNA-based therapy as a treatment for type 1A Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The treatment was…
According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, the CMT Research Foundation has announced that they will provide additional funding for the development of a gene therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1 (CMT1A). The…
James Dahlman, a scientist and professor at both Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, has partnered with the CMT Research Foundation. The aim of this partnership is to…
A recent study has illuminated the need for further research into how different forms of exercise may provide certain benefits for patients living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). This study was…