Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Myoclonus

Who to Contact

Myoclonus Research Foundation
200 Old Palisade Road - Suite 17D
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Web: www.myoclonus.com

The Myoclonus Research Foundation, established as a Public Foundation in 1980, is dedicated to advancing patient care for individuals suffering with myoclonus. This aim is mainly served by research into the cause and treatment of myoclonus. Because myoclonus is a symptom of many different possible conditions, research into the origin and nature of myoclonus encompasses a diversity of fields within the biological sciences. These include electrophysiology, pharmacology, epileptology, genetics, molecular biology, and basic research into electrochemical structure of the nervous system.

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Learn More About It

What is Myoclonus?

NINDS Myoclonus Information Page
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Myoclonus Fact Sheet
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Myoclonus Information

Links

We Move Web Site
Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders

Myoclonus Research Foundation