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Topic: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

	International League Against Epilepsy
		Myoclonic seizures occur in patients with other idiopathic generalized epilepsies such as the absence epilepsies, and epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awakening, but are not the most prominent features of these syndromes.
		In the latter two, the myoclonic seizures usually involve the face and are associated with absences, whereas consciousness is not impaired during the myoclonic seizures of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
		Proposal for revised classification of epilepsies and epileptic syndromes.
	www.ilae-epilepsy.org /Visitors/Centre/ctf/juvenilemyoclonic.cfm (2096 words)

	eMedicine - Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic : Article by Jose E Cavazos, MD, PhD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		She never had myoclonic or generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and her seizures were well controlled with a drug that was considered ineffective in the treatment of these other types of seizures.
		Myoclonic jerks, GTCSs, and absence seizures all have an age-related onset in JME.
		This occurs in approximately 30% of patients with JME, compared with 18% of patients with childhood absence epilepsy, 13% of patients with epileptic seizures on awakening, and 7.5% of patients with juvenile absence epilepsy.
	www.emedicine.com /neuro/topic416.htm (5648 words)

	Juvenile absence epilepsy
		Juvenile absence epilepsy is an idiopathic epilepsy, and approximately 11% of patients reveal a family history of epilepsy (Wolf 1992).
		The fundamental mechanisms of juvenile absence epilepsy are unknown; however, animal models of absence seizures suggest that rhythmic thalamic projections to diffusely epileptogenic cortex produce the characteristic hypersynchronous discharges and that enhanced inhibitory, as well as excitatory, mechanisms are involved (Gloor and Fariello 1988).
		In epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awaking generalized convulsions are the presenting feature of the disorder, whereas in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, bilateral myoclonic seizures are the most prominent symptom.
	www.ilae-epilepsy.org /visitors/centre/ctf/juvenile_absence.html (1128 words)

	Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: diagnosis and treatment - Tips from Other Journals American Family Physician - Find ...
		The onset of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is age-related, with absence siezures beginning between five and 16 years of age.
		The myoclonic jerks and generalized tonic-clonic seizures of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy are precipitated by a variety of factors (see table).
		Several characteristics should raise the physician's index of suspicion for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, including generalized tonic-clonic seizures that occur in the early morning, seizures that are pooly controlled in patients taking carbamazepine and infrequent seizures associated with alcohol use or sleep deprivation.
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	Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy : Epilepsy.com
		People with JME have myoclonic seizures (quick little jerks of the arms, shoulder, or occasionally the legs), usually in the early morning, soon after awakening.
		The myoclonic jerks sometimes are followed by a tonic-clonic seizure.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is one of the most common epilepsy syndromes.
	www.epilepsy.com /epilepsy/epilepsy_juvenilemyoclonic.html (651 words)

	Epilepsy Direct (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The idiopathic generalized epilepsies are genetically linked primary generalized seizure syndromes and include absence, juvenile myoclonic, and tonic-clonic on awakening.
		The idiopathic generalized epilepsies -- absence, juvenile myoclonic (JME), and generalized tonic-clonic on awakening (Figure 1) -- are a heterogeneous group of disorders that usually respond well to pharmacotherapy.
		Although valproate, the first-line treatment for idiopathic generalized epilepsies, is effective for most patients, pharmacoresistance will occur for some and the risk of weight gain and reproductive problems (teratogenicity, polycystic ovaries) makes the drug an unacceptable choice for others, particularly women in their childbearing years.
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	JME
		Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy of Janz (JME)is an idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome.
		The types of seizures that can occur in patients with JME are myoclonic jerks, generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCS), and absence seizures.
		Onset in adolescence of myoclonic, absence, and tonic/clonic seizures.
	www.pediatricneurology.com /new_page_1.htm (841 words)

	Myoclonic Seizures : Epilepsy.com
		Myoclonic (MY-o-KLON-ik) seizures are brief, shock-like jerks of a muscle or a group of muscles.
		In epilepsy, myoclonic seizures usually cause abnormal movements on both sides of the body at the same time.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: The seizures usually involve the neck, shoulders, and upper arms.
	www.epilepsy.com /epilepsy/seizure_myoclonic.html (437 words)

	Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: under-appreciated and under-diagnosed -- Renganathan and Delanty 79 (928): 78 -- ...
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a hereditary, idiopathic,
		of JME and are the sine qua non of diagnosis.
		MR Spectroscopy shos reduced frontal lobe concentrations of N-acetyl aspartate in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
	pmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/79/928/78 (1417 words)

	Epilepsy Action: Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy / Janz Syndrome
		This is a fairly common type of epilepsy which can develop between eight and 26 years of age, but usually starts between 12 and 16.
		As seizures are more likely to happen if a person does not get enough sleep or drinks alcohol, it is advisable for people with this syndrome to maintain regular sleeping habits and think carefully about the amount of alcohol they consume.
		Further information is available from Epilepsy Action by using the Email Helpline or if you live in the UK, by phoning the Freephone Helpline on 0808 800 5050.
	www.epilepsy.org.uk /info/juvenile.html (353 words)

	Evolution of childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with grand mal on awakening.
		Evolution of childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with grand mal on awakening.
		Evolution of childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with grand mal on awakening.They were classified under childhood absence epilepsy (CAE, 50/71), juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME, 7/71) and epilepsy with grand mal on awakening (GMA, 14/71).
		Three JME (42%) and 4 GMA patients (28%) had been diagnosed as CAE about 5 to 7 years preceding JME and GMA, respectively.
	www.ihop-net.org /UniPub/iHOP/gp/8101904.html (180 words)

	juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is now known to be an inherited form of epilepsy, which in many (but not all) cases localizes to the 6th human chromosome.
		The disorder typically begins in the teenage years and incorporates myoclonic seizures, which are irregular solitary or multiple jerks, especially when awakening, generallized tonic-clonic seizures (so called "grand mal" seizures), and sometimes atypical absence seizures.
		Anyone old enough to get JME need not be concerned--- if your liver enzyme count was to rise, a brief reduction in the dose or level of the medication would almost assuredly fix the problem.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/archive/2200.html (709 words)

	Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy in Association with Nonprogressive Mental Subnormality: 14(3): Letter
		In a prospective study of 70 patients with JME, three additional patients were encountered who comply with the diagnosis of JME except for an associated mental subnormality.
		JME was manifested as myoclonic jerking and GTCS.
		Recognition of such patients is important, as progressive myoclonic epilepsy could be erroneously diagnosed with its serious implications.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/143/1432.html (360 words)

	Epilepsy Alternative (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Epilepsy occurs when a cluster of nerve cells in the brain begin to send signals abnormally.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy occurs when an individual's body begins to jerk uncontrollably, but the individual does not lose consciousness.
		Since epilepsy is rooted in a cellular communication problem, certain foods and diets have been shown to lower the incidence of seizures.
	www.solutions2health.com /epilepsy.asp (1156 words)

	Epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic: A form of epilepsy that occurs between the ages of eight and 26, most commonly in the teenage years.
		It is characterized by jerking (myoclonic) movements of the arms and upper torso, without loss of consciousness.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy appears to be an inheritable genetic disorder, with the gene located on chromosome 6.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11342 (151 words)

	epilepsy juvenile - askthebones.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a recessively inherited epilepsy, genetic linkage A history of epilepsy affecting other family members is frequently Juvenile absence epilepsy.
		HISTORICAL NOTE Epilepsy, in 1989, classified juvenile absence epilepsy under "idiopathic among juvenile absence epilepsy, childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and epilepsy with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a recessively inherited epilepsy, genetic linkage A history of epilepsy affecting other family members is frequently
	www.askthebones.com /t/epilepsy+juvenile.htm (198 words)

	Clinical factors of drug resistance in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy -- Gelisse et al. 70 (2): 240 -- Journal of ...
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a comparatively benign form of idiopathic generalised epilepsy.
		the clinical expression and evolution of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
		There is a significant subgroup of patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy who pose difficult therapeutic problems.
	jnnp.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/70/2/240 (2164 words)

	Energy Citations Database (ECD) - Energy and Energy-Related Bibliographic Citations
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a non-progressive epilepsy characterized by involuntary jerks and an adolescent age of onset.
		Relatives of the proband were classified as affected if they had a confirmed history of JME, absence or grand mal epilepsy, or if they were clinically asymptomatic but had 3.5-6 Hz multispike wave complexes on electroencephalography.
		These results, along with contradictory reports regarding the linkage of JME to the short arm of chromosome 6, suggest the presence of genetic heterogeneity and/or a more complex mode of inheritance, such as a two-locus model.
	www.osti.gov /energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=133954 (389 words)

	Identifying the Epilepsy Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Stiripentol in severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy: a randomised placebo-controlled syndrome-dedicated trial.
		Hauser WA, Annegers JF, Kurland LT. Incidence of epilepsy and unprovoked seizures in Rochester, Minnesota: 1935-1984.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis in a Norwegian population of patients.
	www.vcu-cme.com /cns05/bibliography.html (1221 words)

	juvenile myoclonic epilepsy - General Practice Notebook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) has an age of onset of 6-22 (peak 10-16 years).
		Epileptogeneic photosensitivity occurs in at least half of patients with JME.
		The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
	www.gpnotebook.co.uk /cache/1510342707.htm (128 words)

	epiweb.org further reading myoclonic
		MYOCLONIC EPILEPSIES OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD - Aicardi J., In: Advances in Neurology, Vol.43: Myoclonus, edited by S.Fahn et al., 1986
		MYOCLONIC EPILEPSIES IN CHILDHOOD - Aicardi J., Int.
		THE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSIES IN CHILDHOOD - Aicardi J et al., Cleveland Clin.
	www.epiweb.org /myoclonic.html (653 words)

	News - Levetiracetam Appears Effective in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Presented at AES
		WASHINGTON, DC -- December 8, 2005 -- In a retrospective study, 26 of 30 children suffering from juvenile myoclonic epilepsy were either seizure-free or achieved a 50% reduction in seizures by taking the anti-epileptic agent levetiracetam (Keppra).
		Sharpe and colleagues analysed the records of 11 patients diagnosed with certain juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and 19 with probably juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
		"The favorable results in this retrospective study should be confirmed in larger, prospective trials of patients with newly diagnosed juvenile myoclonic epilepsy," he said.
	docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570D100578D0D (347 words)

	Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy - Page 2 - HealthBoards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		I was 19 when I was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy with petit mal seizures.
		I've met with 2 epileptologists and 3 neurologists over the past 7 years and sorry to say that it is most likely that you will live with this kind of epilepsy for the rest of your life.
		In addition to that, women with epilepsy have a 4-6% chance of having a baby with a birth defect compared to 2-3% for women without epilepsy.
	healthboards.com /boards/showthread.php?p=1986223&highlight=lamictal (992 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		This means that Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, or a subtype of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
		Terms that may be interchangeable with Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy:
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/juvenile_myoclonic_epilepsy.htm (177 words)

	Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Epilepsy is a physical condition that occurs when there is a sudden, brief change in how the brain works.
		old and I was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy of Janz when I was yrs he did say that to have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy of Janz is extremely rare so Definition of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develops between ages and People with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy have normal intelligence and do not have other brain
	epilepsy.health24hrs.info /juvenile-myoclonic-epilepsy.html (375 words)

	Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
		I have JME and I have not seen anything posted about this type of epilepsy.
		If anyone out there has JME and would like to email me my email address is kbmcconnell@aol.com.
		Epilepsy Discussion Board is maintained by Administrator with WebBBS 5.12.
	www.debraboard.org /cgi-bin/temp.pl?noframes;read=2994 (316 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: A disorder characterized by the onset of myoclonus in adolescence, a marked increase in the incidence of absence seizures (see EPILEPSY, ABSENCE), and generalized major motor seizures (see EPILEPSY, TONIC-CLONIC).
		The myoclonic episodes tend to occur shortly after awakening.
		Seizures tend to be aggravated by sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/janz_juvenile_myoclonic_epilepsy.htm (216 words)

	Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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	Myoclonic - Find The Best Myoclonic Resources Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy constitutes 5—10% of idiopathic generalised The clinical triad of absence seizures, myoclonic jerks and generalised tonic
		Epilepsy with myoclonic absences by Carlo Alberto Tassinari, Guido Rubboli, Roberto Michelucci Date of submission: April 22, 1999
		It is characterised by myoclonic jerks that occur in 100% of cases, with many patients also experiencing generalised tonic-clonic and absence seizures.
	caiyuanpei.com /ciap/myoclonic.html (2422 words)

	Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
		Case Report - Non-convulsive status epilepticus: A rare presentation of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
		We present a case of a boy with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) who presented with features of non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE).
		This case highlights the fact that NCSE, even though not a common occurrence in JME, should be kept in mind when a patient with previous history of seizures presents with subtle changes in sensorium with no obvious cause.
	www.bioline.org.br /abstract?id=ni03169 (101 words)

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