Myoclonus
Studies from National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Neurology describe new findings in myoclonus
Published in Mental Health Business Week, December 15th, 2007
Current study results from the report, 'Elemental mercury poisoning probably causes cortical myoclonus,' have been published. "Mercury toxicity causes postural tremors, commonly referred to as 'mercurial tremors,' and cerebellar dysfunction. A 23-year woman, 2 years after injecting herself with elemental mercury developed disabling generalized myoclonus and ataxia," scientists writing in the journal Movement Disorders report.
"Electrophysiological studies confirmed the myoclonus was probably of cortical origin. Her deficits progressed over 2 years and improved after subcutaneous mercury deposits at the injection site were surgically cleared. Myoclonus of cortical...
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