Is escapism a way to cope with reality or, as the word implies, an attempt to slowly and permanently escape from it? Does escapism have levels to it, and when is it dangerous? I’ll admit I’m an escapist. I’m a former pothead who lost way too many brain cells to…
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There’s been much excitement lately around artificial intelligence (AI) — especially since generative AI became widely accessible. What used to be a complex, almost unreachable tool is now part of daily conversations, transforming the way we work, learn, and live. It brings a mix of emotions: optimism that it could…
People with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who were misdiagnosed at least once and who have certain disease symptoms are more likely to see an increase in disease severity, according to a recent study. Ocular symptoms and/or muscle aches after physical activity were significantly associated with a higher risk of…
Rituximab may be safe and effective in treating young children with myasthenia gravis (MG) driven by antibodies that target muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK), according to a report detailing the case of a 4-year-old girl. The girl was one of the youngest MG patients to have received rituximab, according…
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