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What is the definition of Isaacs' Syndrome?
Isaacs' syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by progressive muscle stiffness; continuously contracting or twitching muscles (myokymia); and diminished reflexes. Although the exact underlying cause is unknown, there appear to be hereditary and acquired (non-inherited) forms of the condition.
What are the alternative names for Isaacs' Syndrome?
  • Isaacs' syndrome
  • Acquired neuromyotonia
  • Continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome
  • Isaac syndrome
  • Isaac's-Merten's syndrome
  • Isaac-Mertens syndrome
  • Neuromyotonia
  • Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability
  • Quantal squander syndrome
Who are the top Isaacs' Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Adachi, JP 

Osamu Watanabe practices in Adachi, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Syringomyelia.

Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
Jacksonville, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Sarosh Irani is a Neurologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Irani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
1 Koziak Street, 
Sofia, BG 

Albena Jordanova practices in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ms. Jordanova is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Spasticity.

What are the latest Isaacs' Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Analysis of the Role of AIRE in Autoimmune Neurological Diseases Associated With Autoantibodies

Summary: Studying genetic predisposition in autoimmune neurological diseases could help improve diagnostic accuracy and offer new treatment possibilities

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center