Infants frequently undergo various PAROXYSMAL EVENTS, but there are inherent difficulties associated with achieving a differential diagnosis for the condition in this patient population. In this ...

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 ...

Seizures in babies occur when an unusual burst of electrical activity occurs between neurons, or brain cells, in the brain. Signs and symptoms include eye rolling, clenching of muscles, and keeping ...

A 20-year-old woman presented to a specialist epilepsy center with seizures, myoclonus, ataxia, and impaired executive functions. She was born to unrelated parents, had febrile seizures in infancy, ...

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows that wearable sensor technology can be used to reliably assess the occurrence of myoclonic jerks in patients with ...

IN the long-term care of children with convulsive disorders we have become increasingly aware of the frequent occurrence of a significant degree of anemia in those who have breath-holding spells. Such ...