Nat Clin Pract Neurol. 2007;3(9):505-516. Myoclonic Status Epilepticus. Myoclonic SE is characterized by continuous, usually generalized, myoclonias of cortical origin. The inclusion of myoclonic SE ...

Q: Is there a cure for myoclonic epilepsy? A: Yes, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) can be treated with medications. With the appropriate drugs, the condition can be managed and may, in some cases, ...

Electroencephalography (EEG) can distinguish phenotypes of postanoxic multifocal myoclonus (PAMM), a condition that may develop soon after cardiac arrest — but only one EEG pattern is associated with ...

Myoclonus is a sudden, random muscle jerk. It can happen alone or stem from a medical condition. Possible causes include medication side effects, damage to the nervous system, and disorders that ...

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) encompasses a wide range of diagnoses with variable outcomes and treatment recommendations. In children, NCSE can be observed in various conditions, including ...

Sleep myoclonus is involuntary, nonrhythmic muscle twitching that occurs either as a person falls asleep or during sleep. The movements include hiccups, starts, and jerks. Sleep myoclonus is not a ...