Experts in CMT brings together clear, reliable information about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) in one place. What began as a personal effort to gather the answers that were hard to find has grown into a resource for anyone seeking straightforward explanations, evidence-based insights, and a way to understand medicine’s most complex inheritable disease.
Here, you will find content that covers the full landscape of CMT: research developments, daily life considerations, clinical context, and practical knowledge for navigating life with this disease. The goal is simple. Make CMT easier to understand so people can make informed decisions and feel less alone in the process.
CMT, named for physicians Jean Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth, is an inheritable neuromuscular disease caused by mutations in genes that affect peripheral nerves. CMT affects about 1 in 2500 people. Scientists have identified more than 140 genes with confirmed mutations that cause CMT, along with several chromosomal regions under investigation. These discoveries define more than 170 individual subtypes, and the list continues to grow.
The Experts in CMT platform includes several core sections that make it easier to explore this landscape:
- What Is CMT?
A clear overview of how CMT works, how it is diagnosed, and what management typically involves. - CMT Subtypes Basics
A guide to the major classification groups and how they relate to the underlying science. - CMT Glossary
Definitions for common words and phrases to help make CMT less confusing. - The Dorsal Root (the blog)
Commentary, deep dives, and context for CMT research and lived experience. - The CMT Genes Database
A publicly searchable catalog of all currently known CMT-associated genes and their related subtypes.
Across the platform, the focus is on clarity, accuracy, and making information accessible to anyone who needs it.
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Disclaimer
The Experts in CMT platform does not provide medical advice. All content is offered for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this platform should be used to diagnose any medical condition or to guide treatment for any medical condition. Experts in CMT is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and it should not be relied on in place of guidance from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider about any questions you may have about a medical condition, and always follow their recommendations.
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