Background A 56-year-old woman was referred to a neurogenetic clinic with a history of stiffness and transient weakness. A previous needle electromyogram had confirmed the presence of myotonia, but a ...

Gamstorp specifically excluded clinical myotonia from her syndrome: "The typical inability to relax after a muscle contraction in myotonia congenita is not seen during or between attacks of adynamia ...

The most striking characteristic of the myotonic goat is the condition of myotonia congenita, a condition frequently misunderstood by breeders as well as by folks unfamiliar with the breed. Myotonia ...

This interactive video presents the Lupin Biosciences-sponsored symposium entitled ‘Unlocking the future of paediatric ...

Myotonia is a rare condition in which the muscles are unable to relax after they contract. This can affect muscles throughout the body and is caused by changes in the genetics of the individual, ...

EMG demonstrated profuse true myotonic discharges in every muscle that was tested, with normal motor unit potential morphology and normal conduction velocity. The initial misdiagnosis of ALS resulted ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Myotonia' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

The study, published in Lancet Neurology, detailed the "head-to-head" trial implemented by the researchers to test two drugs, mexiletine and lamotrigine, on people with the condition. The trial, which ...

New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2013—By targeting the specific mutation that causes the hereditary neuromuscular disease myotonic dystrophy, it is possible to neutralize the mutant RNA toxicity and ...

IN 1909, Steinert described a familial, chronic, slowly progressive disease characterized by visual and glandular disturbances combined with muscular atrophy. This has been called myotonia atrophica, ...