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Where is our help? Told not available  -  Mar 21, 2008
Daily American Online (subscription),I am a 63-year old, had polio in 1954 (am now in post-polio syndrome with much muscle weakness), have charcot-marie-tooth disease (muscle disease of feet

The Portail Québécois des Maladies Génétiques Orphelines (PQMGO ...  -  Mar 1, 2008
McGill University Health Center,Mediterranean fever, Cat's Eyes disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - these are just a few of some 8000 known rare diseases. It is estimated that up to 10%

Medical Edge: Stabilizing life with Charcot-Marie-Tooth  -  Feb 4, 2008
Post-Bulletin,DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease about three years ago. He's 71 and cannot stand without holding onto something.

X Chromosome Gene Duplications Lead to Retardation  -  Jan 25, 2008
MedPage Today,...in such conditions as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Alzheimer's, and some severe forms of syndromic mental retardation.

CHOIR MEN DIE WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER  -  Feb 19, 2008
thisisgloucestershire.co.uk,From his late teens he suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) a hereditary condition which causes wasting and weakness of the muscles.

Mutation may cause inherited neuropathy  -  Dec 25, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),These defect resembled human neuropathies, said Popko, particularly some forms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and hereditary sensory neuropathy.

Foot procedure reasonable, professor testifies  -  Dec 15, 2007
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,...operate outside the scope of his expertise when he performed a surgery to correct a deformity of Day's right foot caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Day testifies he grew 'distrustful'  -  Dec 12, 2007
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,...credentials to Arnz to perform a July 2004 foot procedure to correct a foot deformity in Day caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder.

Life-saving advances, medical mishaps mark 2007  -  Dec 26, 2007
MiamiHerald.com,...(Lou Gehrig's disease), tuberculosis and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, as well as cardiovascular disease, neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

Trial begins in Finley civil suit  -  Dec 5, 2007
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of genetic nerve disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, which carry movement and sensation signals between the

Jacques Attali Appointed to the Board of Directors at the ...  -  Dec 4, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The initial target pathologies include Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an incapacitating orphan disease which affects 30000 people in France,

Mutant Sperm Guide Clinicians To New Diseases  -  Dec 2, 2007
Science Daily (press release)The team looked at regions known to be affected by rearrangement in Williams-Beuren Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1A, Smith-Magenis Syndrome,

Muscular dystrophy care 'lottery'  -  Dec 3, 2007
BBC News,Other neuromuscular illnesses include Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Becker muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis. Neuromuscular diseases can lead to

Inequitable service provision for muscular dystrophy  -  Dec 6, 2007
PHG Foundation,...genetic forms, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and myasthenia gravis.

A pain-free window into painful neuropathies  -  Dec 5, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),...as can some vitamin deficiencies, cancer treatments, and dozens of inherited disorders, most notably Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

'Expert' says foot frame unnecessary  -  Dec 13, 2007
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,...surgical procedure to correct a foot deformity caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological disorder that can cause damage in the extremities.

Podiatrist's qualifications debated  -  Dec 6, 2007
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,...frame device in July 2004 to stabilize Day's foot following a surgical procedure to correct a foot deformity caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease,

Online communication enhances relationships for those with ...  -  Nov 26, 2007
Boston Globe,..."Being online and talking to other people, it keeps you social," said Donahue, who has a neurological disorder called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and uses a

cmt support meeting  -  Nov 14, 2007
WENY-TV,...the most commonly inherited neurological disorder affects one out of every 2500 americans. it’s called charcot marie tooth disease or cmt. people with cmt

clumsiness might be something more sinister  -  Nov 13, 2007
High River Times,...parents might want to see a physician about an inherited neurological disorder known as charcot-marie-tooth disease. it’sa hereditary neuropathy,

williams student honored for biology presentation  -  Nov 14, 2007
iBerkshires.com,..."my uncle was recently diagnosed with charcot-marie-tooth disease," a human neurodegenerative disease linked to one of the human body's heat shock

Nothing stops this Mustang Band percussionist  -  19 Oct 2007
smudailycampus.com,Born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), a form of muscular dystrophy, he does not let the daily struggles stop him from being an average college

Post-game bodycheck  -  Oct 16, 2007
Toronto Star,His father has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, a neurological disorder that can lead to muscle weakness and wasting, and Clark carries the gene.

Nine Oscoda businesses sued  -  Oct 17, 2007
Oscoda Press,McCullough says he suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited neurological disorder which affects peripheral nerves, resulting in a host of

Haircuts for Maddie  -  Oct 15, 2007
WANE,Maddie has Dejerine-Sottas Disease, a form of Charcot-Marie Tooth disease. It is a Neuro-Muscular disorder that causes damage to the lining of the nerves.

TV DOCTOR HELPS ANNETTE FACE DISEASE  -  Oct 4, 2007
Bath Chronicle,Annette, a partner at Bath Aqua Glass, told the TV medic that her mother and uncle had Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. And after checking her reflexes,

Full Text  -  Sep 6, 2007
Science Magazine (subscription)Extra copies of one gene cause a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neuropathy that affects the feet and hands. In 1991, both Science and Nature turned

Living with muscular dystrophy  -  Sep 2, 2007
Oak Ridger,Mary has a form of muscular dystrophy called Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy.

Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon  -  Aug 30, 2007
KRQE,...amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and others.

SpanishFUN of Kansas City Celebrates One Successful Year, Despite ...  -  Aug 14, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),100 days of life in the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital, her husband was diagnosed with the Neuromuscular Dystrophy, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease.

WWRC director helps others  -  Aug 30, 2007
Staunton News Leader,Burt has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological disorder similar to MS. He uses a scooter to navigate WWRC's sprawling campus, but takes to a walker at

Area Boy Heads To National TV  -  Aug 29, 2007
Harrisonburg Daily News Record,When he found out that he had been chosen for the honor, Caleb, who was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease when he was 3, was ecstatic.

SpanishFUN of Kansas City Celebrates One Successful Year, Despite ...  -  Aug 1, 2007
PR Web (press release),100 days of life in the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital, her husband was diagnosed with the Neuromuscular Dystrophy, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease.

Songbird triumphs over disorder  -  Jul 18, 2007
Boston Herald,Amy has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, which affects one in 3300 Americans, and causes the deterioration of the nerves that control sensory

Scoliosis in Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease  -  Jul 2, 2007
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Background: Scoliosis appears to occur in approximately one-third of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Little is known about the response of these

Medical Marijuana Medical Conditions  -  Jul 3, 2007
Salem-News.Com,...optic neuritis, Lou Gehrigs disease, Parkinsons, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, senile dementia, sleep apnea, COPD, chronic sinusitis, and psoriasis.

Paralympian takes break for camp  -  Jun 20, 2007
McKinney Courier Gazette,Keep up with Kelsey Butler at her Web site, www.kelseybutler.com. There are links on her site to learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and MDA.

America’s Greatest Daredevil Kaptain Robbie Knievel Performs Jaw ...  -  Jun 8, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and others.

With the Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation, Solvay supports the ...  -  May 22, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),BRUSSELS, May 22, 2007-Solvay today announces that it will be supporting the Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation (QEMF) in its advanced research in the field

BFD kicks off MDA Fill-The-Boot campaign  -  May 24, 2007
Baytown Sun,...sclerosis (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), spinal muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other neuromuscular conditions.

Community members head to jail to send kids to camp  -  May 7, 2007
Martinsburg Journal,Caleb was born with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease, a neuromuscular disorder which has left him with limited mobility, so he rides in a power chair.

[an error occurred while processing this directive] Complementation between mouse Mfn1 and Mfn2 protects mitochondrial ...  -  Feb 12, 2007
Journal of Cell Biology (subscription)Mfn2, an oligomeric mitochondrial protein important for mitochondrial fusion, is mutated in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) type 2A, a peripheral

FEHRENBACH, Gregory - Aged 67 years, was released from his . . .  -  Feb 23, 2007
Waterloo Record,...(Feb 23, 2007) -- FEHRENBACH, Gregory - Aged 67 years, was released from his lifetime affliction of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, on Tuesday, February 20,

Pro-diversity mitofusins  -  Feb 12, 2007
Journal of Cell Biology (subscription)The results might help explain why only certain neurons are susceptible in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 2A (CMT2A). CMT2A is a neurodegenerative disease

MDA walk raises funds in Peru Mall  -  Feb 19, 2007
LaSalle News Tribune,The 34-year-old woman from Compton has coped as best she can with Charcot Marie tooth disease, which has nothing to do with her teeth but is one of the 43

Power-lifting on rise for Special Olympians  -  Feb 24, 2007
New River Valley Current,Last year, Chrisley was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological disorder that affects the nerves in her legs and feet.

Walking with a new purpose  -  Jan 30, 2007
New River Valley Current,He went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological disorder that affects the nerves that carry information from and to

MDA'S GOODWILL AMBASSADOR  -  Feb 3, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,The announcement shocked the little boy, who was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, or CMT -- a neurological disorder that causes muscle weakness,

Powering up the nerves  -  23 Jan 2007
Ars Technica,That should provides enough background to understand some recent results pertaining to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Despite the unusual name, CMT Disease is

Defective Movement Of Cell's Power Plants Implicated In Commom ...  -  Jan 18, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...rather than their low energy production, may be a contributing factor in the development of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), new research shows.

Child's walker stolen  -  Jan 3, 2007
Lawrence Journal World,The walker, valued at $1200, is essential for the young boy who suffers from the physically debilitating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neurological

Firefighters raise $15K by their bootstraps  -  Dec 18, 2006
Napa Valley Register,...including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Make a note ...  -  Dec 9, 2006
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Support Group Meeting, Baptist Healthplex, 108 Clinton Parkway, Clinton; 2 pm; free; details, (601) 824-0270.

Spencer Hawes is the newest name on a short list of Huskies 7-footers  -  Dec 6, 2006
Seattle Post Intelligencer,Enjoying steady work in the NBA, he was forced to retire three years ago after contracting Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder that affects the

Make a note ...  -  Dec 8, 2006
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Support Group Meeting, Baptist Healthplex, 108 Clinton Parkway, Clinton; 2 pm; free; details, (601) 824-0270. ...

Spencer Hawes is the newest name on a short list of Huskies 7 ...  -  Dec 6, 2006
Seattle Post IntelligencerEnjoying steady work in the NBA, he was forced to retire three years ago after contracting Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder that affects the feet ...

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