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CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), is a common but frequently undiagnosed condition. It is not a contagious disease but it is an inherited neurological disease with a 50% chance of being passed on to other generations in some families.
Research has indicated that as many as 1 in 2,500 people in Australia could have CMT. Many people who have CMT are not aware that there is an association that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with CMT.
National TV Coverage for CMT
Congratulations to the team of the ABC TV 1 science program CATALYST in producing the segment on CMT that went to air on Thursday May 28. They did an excellent job in highlighting the challenges faced by those with CMT and those caring for them. We were greatly encouraged by the research being carried out by Dr. Joshua Burns and his team and the positive attitude of the Critchley family.
To find out more here is the link to a video of the full story and transcript: http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2583365.htm
Children With CMT
Here is the link to the ABC Science Online web site where there is an interesting article about a family where Dad and the 2 daughters have CMT.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/yourstories/stories/2009/05/28/2583169.htm
Genetic Testing Discussed on the SBS Insight Program
The SBS program Insight which went to air on Tuesday October discussed the ethical dilemmas of Genetic testing. The Critchley family, members of our CMTAA, was invited to be involved in the discussion. All the participants were given the opportunity to share their views and first hand experience of Genetic testing. The Critchley family appears in part 2, about 16 minutes in. They will give you a CMT perspective of Genetic testing. Please click onto the following link to view the program:
http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/index/id/136#watchonline
Future Seminars:
» Towards a Brighter Future Conference February 26 - 27 2010