202 top medical experts on MERRF Syndrome across 18 countries and 6 U.S. states, including 36 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. MERRF Syndrome: A mitochondrial encephalomyopathy characterized clinically by a mixed seizure disorder, myoclonus, progressive ataxia, spasticity, and a mild myopathy. Dysarthria, optic atrophy, growth retardation, deafness, and dementia may also occur. This condition tends to present in childhood and to be transmitted via maternal lineage. Muscle biopsies reveal ragged-red fibers and respiratory chain enzymatic defects. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p986)
  2. Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
  3. Broader Categories (#Experts): Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies (1,595), Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsies (1,240), Inborn Metabolic Brain Diseases (1,358).
  4. Synonyms: Fukuhara Disease,  Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged Red Fibers


  

        

                    


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