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We are a voluntary non-profit federation, formed by European national organizations supporting people affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Bruxelles, Belgium
Joined July 2017
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CMTA is relentlessly striving to discover a cure for CMT. π CMTA is pursuing treatments and a cure for all types of CMT with great determination. β¨We invite you to support our mission by becoming a Partner in Research. Learn more here: https://t.co/auRgJJrPeY
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Do you feel like your sleep is impacted by your #CMT? Whether it is or not, please complete the Sleep disturbance Short Form 8a survey to inform researchers. @ecmtf @AssoCMTFrance @Federacion_ASEM @ACMT_Rete @CMTUnitedKdom @CMTNeuropathy @cmtausa
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#Didyouknow? COULD IT BE CMT? CMT can be spotted from early childhood. Find out more about the symptoms and how to recognize them with Dr Matilde Laura. ππ» https://t.co/2cKr5We6SH
#CMTDisease #CharcotMarieTooth
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#News YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS TOO According to biology pHD Marta Figueiro, managing depression and fatigue participates in improving the quality of life of CMT patients. To know more: https://t.co/wbqRAoBRUJ
#CMTDisease #CharcotMarieTooth
charcot-marie-toothnews.com
People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) have reduced quality of life, particularly in physical domains, a study shows.
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"I always want to remain active and ready for a treatment when it will come, whether through running, swimming, spinning, Pilates or weight training." Cynthia Lawrence, Disney Princess and Athlete testifies on her life with CMT. ππ» https://t.co/2E40CMuobo
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#Didyouknow? There are currently no curative or disease-modifying treatments for CMT. Patient management is conservative, with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, technical aids, orthoses, pain treatments and rarely orthopaedic surgery. π± https://t.co/oIsQrq3XWC
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#News Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine of St. Louis are working toward a treatment for neurogenerative diseases. Great news, research is the key to the future! To read the whole article: https://t.co/y35Aq0i1QI
#CMTDisease #CharcotMarieTooth
medicine.washu.edu
Research into how key molecule triggers axon death may lead to new therapies
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π¬ "I only received the diagnosis when I was 36 years old. This means that the on road there were always new anomalies paving the way". Heike, from Germany, has a message for you! Watch this video to know more about the daily life of a CMT patient! https://t.co/20gnJZx05K
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#Didyouknow? ππ» Here are two of the main forms of CMT caused by different mutations in the genes: 𧬠Demyelinating (CMT1) β affects the myelin sheath insulating and nourishing the nerveβs axon. 𧬠Axonal (CMT2) β directly affects the axon https://t.co/oIsQrq3XWC
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#News π Time to do a little throwback! In October, during a meeting of orthopaedic surgeons, actors mimicked people with CMT to make the doctors react. ππ» You can find here a video clip about this happening https://t.co/M8knezk951
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"At first glance, it just turned into an invisible disability and it is also difficult to simply be taken seriously" Heike, from Germany, has a message for you! Watch this video to know more : https://t.co/PkDL2juslY
#CMTDisease
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#Didyouknow 𧬠Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited, genetic condition affecting the nerves in feet, legs, hands and arms. π Like, share, spread the message π‘! π± https://t.co/oIsQrqlzlc
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#News The European CMT Federation welcomes the Czech Republic CMT Association as an Associate Member of the European CMT Federation community.π The Czech Republic CMT Association is one of the oldest in Europe; it was founded in June 1999! ππ» https://t.co/xLPeJ26Knl
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#Didyouknow 𧬠Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited, genetic condition affecting the nerves in feet, legs, hands and arms. π Like, share, spread the message π‘! π± https://t.co/oIsQrqlzlc
#CMTDisease #CharcotMarieTooth
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The Lower Extremity Functional scale asks about the difficulty you encounter in achieving the simplest of tasks such as getting out of a car. Complete it today. @ecmtf @AssoCMTFrance @Federacion_ASEM @ACMT_Rete @CMTUnitedKdom @CMTNeuropathy @cmtausa
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Cramps are a regular occurrence for people living with #charcotmarietooth. When cramps occur, ensure to record them so their frequency and intensity are known. It only takes 1 minute. @ecmtf @AssoCMTFrance @Federacion_ASEM @ACMT_Rete @CMTUnitedKdom @CMTNeuropathy @cmtausa
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Completing a survey is a good way to reflect on how you're doing. Why not sit down with a cuppa, complete the QuickDASH Outcome Measure for 7 mn & rate your ability to do activities @ecmtf @AssoCMTFrance @Federacion_ASEM @ACMT_Rete @CMTUnitedKdom @CMTNeuropathy @cmtausa
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Help us make the scientific community aware that fatigue is one of the symptoms impacting the life of a patient with CMT. Complete the Brief Fatigue Inventory @ecmtf @AssoCMTFrance @Federacion_ASEM @ACMT_Rete @CMTUnitedKdom @CMTNeuropathy @cmtausa
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#News The European CMT Federation welcomes the Czech Republic CMT Association as an Associate Member of the European CMT Federation community.π ππ» https://t.co/xLPeJ1P8YL./.
#CMTDisease #CharcotMarieTooth"
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