| Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. | |
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PMID: 8423123 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a genetically transferred generalized epilepsy that affects approximately 7% of adolescents and adults with epilepsy. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy always has a myoclonic component alone or in combination with generalized tonic-clonic seizure or absence seizure. The myoclonic component is most prominent on waking or in a drowsy state. The electroencephalogram may be normal between seizures. Life-long treatment with valproate is effective in more than 80% of patients. The author describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a typical patient. |
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Authors:
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E M Kibria |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Volume: 93 ISSN: 0098-6151 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Osteopath Assoc Publication Date: 1993 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-02-25 Completed Date: 1993-02-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503065 Medline TA: J Am Osteopath Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 126-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa. |
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Adult Carbamazepine / therapeutic use Electroencephalography Epilepsies, Myoclonic / diagnosis, drug therapy* Female Humans Valproic Acid / therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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298-46-4/Carbamazepine; 99-66-1/Valproic Acid |
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