Tag: CMT1A

  • CIDP and CMT

    I’ve been interested in the diseases and disorders that can be mis-diagnosed as CMT (or vice versa) for a while. One that has come up a lot is Chronic Inflammatory…

    CIDP and CMT
  • Maybe it will work on CMT..?

    It seems the new hope for VM202 as a CMT1a treatment is perhaps Hellxmith’s latest attempt to find a market for an experimental product that has not panned out as…

    Maybe it will work on CMT..?
  • CMT’s Impact on Quality of Life Can Be Slight

    Even though the measurable electrophysiological impact of CMT1A is high, the subjective level of experienced disability is pretty low, given the ways you can learn to compensate.

    CMT’s Impact on Quality of Life Can Be Slight
  • CMT and Respiratory Dysfunction

    Science is starting to confirm very wide ranging effects to the nerve damage CMT does, often slowly and over time so it may not be very noticeable for many years.

    CMT and Respiratory Dysfunction
  • Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial for CMT1A “Pleodrug”

    After the setback of having to do a second Phase 3 clinical trial, Pharnext’s ongoing drug trials for PXT3003 show positive results in people with CMT1A.

    Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial for CMT1A “Pleodrug”
  • Sleep Apnea and CMT

    Studies show CMT tends to come with Disturbed Sleep, Depression, and Reduced Quality of Life. 😞 This post summarizes the scientific research I’ve absorbed on the subject of CMT and…

    Sleep Apnea and CMT
  • The State of Research for Cures (2019)

    The US-based CMTA (Charcot Marie Tooth Association) has a 12-year-old program called the Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR) that is actively pursuing the causes and possible cures for CMT. STAR…

    The State of Research for Cures (2019)