2018
DOI: 10.21103/article8(2)_ra3
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Advances in the Management of Sleep Disorders in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

Abstract: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a well-defined sub-syndrome of idiopathic generalized/genetic epilepsy, usually presenting in adolescence and characterized by myoclonic jerks, predominately in the arms, associated with tonic-clonic seizures and less often generalized absences. Although the evidence base for a relationship between JME and sleep disorders is weak, most experts regard sleep disorders as an actual comorbidity. This paper reviews the literature underpinning the development of sleep disorders i… Show more

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“…They can also occur during relaxation periods later in the day. This feature of JME caused the figurative name "Cinderella syndrome" [36,37] (Fig. 3).…”
Section: Diagnostic Criteria For Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They can also occur during relaxation periods later in the day. This feature of JME caused the figurative name "Cinderella syndrome" [36,37] (Fig. 3).…”
Section: Diagnostic Criteria For Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsymentioning
confidence: 99%