This week we are going to switch from orthopedic conditions to a neurologic condition which is relatively rare but occurs as a result of a genetic mutation and is a hereditary peripheral neuropathy.

Charcot-Marie Tooth disease is the most common hereditary neurological disease in the world. It affects the peripheral nerves and causes progressive paralysis of the legs and hands. No treatment is ...

Charcot-Marie Tooth disease is the most common hereditary neurological disease in the world. It affects the peripheral nerves and causes progressive paralysis of the legs and hands. No treatment is ...

9-1-1: Nashville star Isabelle Tate’s death is bringing attention to a rare disease. On Thursday, October 23, news broke that the actress had died at the age of 23. Her agency confirmed the news via ...

Scientists have now shown a path to developing treatments for disease subtype CMT2D. About 1 in 2,500 people have a degenerative nerve disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT). The disease is ...

9-1-1: Nashville star Isabelle Tate's death is bringing attention to a rare disease. On Thursday, October 23, news broke that the actress had died at the age of 23. Her agency confirmed the news via ...

Country icon Alan Jackson announced he was diagnosed with the inherited disorder a decade ago When Newnan native Alan Jackson disclosed he was diagnosed with a neurological disorder on the Today Show ...

The Grand Ole Opry's centennial celebration was not only a night of emotional performances. It was another stop in Alan Jackson's farewell circuit. The live concert, which took place Wednesday night ...

Doug Trower noticed he wasn't walking normally - his step had a slap to it as he walked from the parking lot to work. It seemed like everyone was passing him by. Granted, he was in his late 60s, but ...

CMT is not just a country music station. It also is the acronym for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which doesn't have anything to do with charcoal or dental issues. Northwest Las Vegas resident Virginia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 9-1-1: Nashville star Isabelle Tate’s death is bringing attention to a rare disease. On Thursday, October 23, news broke that the ...