Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a common subtype of idiopathic generalized epilepsy (Janz, 1985), characterized by myoclonic jerks, generalized tonic-clonic seizures and, less commonly, absences (Genton and Gelisse, 2001).
Moreover, as genetic testing costs decrease over time with advancements in sequencing technology, we can expect generalized screening for subtypes of MODY in type 2 diabetes to be a cost-effective application of personalized genetic medicine.
28 Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is a distinct subtype of PTCL characterized by generalized lymphadenopathy, systemic symptoms such as fever, and autoimmune-like manifestations.
The most prominent clinical feature observed in the hypermobility subtype of EDS (EDS-HT, former EDS type III) is generalized joint hypermobility with recurrent dislocations and subluxations, in addition to mild skin hyperextensibility and fragility.
During the hysteria fad, M.P.D. began to receive attention, as a subtype of hysteria.
Nine patients were classified with paranoid subtype of SC, eight with undifferentiated subtype, one with residual subtype, and one as schizoaffective depressed.
Fisher, E. A specific subtype of infantile Parkinsonism-dystonia identified.
Alternatively, autism without mental retardation may be a new subtype of the disorder that is showing up for unknown reasons.
One big question for skeptics is whether the results were statistically significant for each subtype of the disease in each of the two clinical trials, something the F.D.A. might want if it is to approve the drug for all subtypes.
