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  2. Myoclonus - Wikipedia

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    Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) is a group of diseases characterized by myoclonus, epileptic seizures, tonic–clonic seizures, and other serious symptoms such as trouble walking or speaking. These rare disorders often get worse over time and can be fatal.

  3. Myoclonic dystonia - Wikipedia

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    Myoclonic dystonia or Myoclonus dystonia syndrome is a rare movement disorder that induces spontaneous muscle contraction causing abnormal posture. The prevalence of myoclonus dystonia has not been reported, however, this disorder falls under the umbrella of movement disorders which affect thousands worldwide. [1]

  4. MERRF syndrome - Wikipedia

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    An individual displaying MERRFs syndrome will manifest not only a single symptom, but patients regularly display more than one affected body part at a time. It has been observed that patients with MERRF syndrome will primarily display myoclonus as a first symptom. There may also be seizures, cerebellar ataxia and myopathy. [3]

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    Pick-up games are meant to be fun, but jumping into any sport without any conditioning, stretching or warming up can result in serious injury, Dr. Molly McDermott, a sports medicine specialist at ...

  6. Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome (OMS), also known as opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia (OMA), is a rare neurological disorder of unknown cause which appears to be the result of an autoimmune process involving the nervous system. It is an extremely rare condition, affecting as few as 1 in 10,000,000 people per year.

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    On one occasion, Alex says she stayed awake for 60 hours, supporting Declan day and night due to a shortage of carers. "I want Dec to be proud of me," says Alex, as she exhibits her son's ...

  8. Progressive myoclonus epilepsy - Wikipedia

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    MEAK is a form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy that typically begins between the ages of 3 and 15 years (the average of onset is 10 years). The first symptoms may include ataxia and myoclonus (unsteadiness and difficulty coordinating movements), along with generalized tonic-clonic ("grand mal") seizures.

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    The first U.S. cases of AIDS emerged in 1981, though health officials at the time didn't yet fully understand the disease or its implications. It was first identified as a "gay cancer" as it ...