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Biologic therapies were associated with less steroid use and greater muscle strength than treatment with standard care among people recovering from a myasthenic crisis, a potentially life-threatening complication of myasthenia gravis (MG), a…
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The Myasthenia Gravis News forums welcomed Jenny McCue, vice president of research and clinical development at the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), for an hour-long Q&A earlier this month. Forum members had…
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Lying in bed while I type this from my phone, I’m annoyed, possibly even aggravated. I’ve been in this same position for most of the afternoon, impersonating Darth Vader while tethered to my BiPAP.
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I’ve always felt that being a woman put me at a disadvantage. I don’t dislike being a woman, but I have never really fit into the box society has created for me. I am happier…
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Most neurologists believe that CAR T-cell treatments have the potential to revolutionize care for neuro-immune diseases such as myasthenia gravis (MG), but hopes are tempered by still-unanswered questions about their safety and long-term impact.
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) can have a substantial impact on a person’s quality of life, but currently available data make it hard to nail down a number that can represent the average impact of the…
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Adults with late-onset myasthenia gravis (LOMG), when symptoms begin at age 50 or later, showed advanced fatty replacement of the thymus gland, while a separate group of LOMG patients showed reduced production of new…
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) comes with symptoms that rarely behave the way people might expect. They tend to be subtle, they’re often invisible, and they get misread constantly — sometimes in ways that are annoying,…
Artist and muralist Sophie Groenstein shares how living with MG reshaped her relationship with art, movement, self-expression, and personal identity. Print This…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, patient advocate Melissa Wohlust shares her experience navigating the years without a diagnosis and the importance of advocating for expert…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, caregiver Myron Truex shares why having a bug-out bag and being prepared can support care for myasthenia gravis. He highlights…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, Anna Richards, head of commercial at Vitaccess, discusses how the Vitaccess Real MG Registry brings together patient experiences and clinical data to better reflect real world…
Marissa Humayun shares how she adjusted her favorite hobbies, including walking and gold, after an MG diagnosis, finding new ways to stay active while honoring her limits.
Jodi Enders and Jason Gray share how openness, compromise, and honest communication have helped them build a strong relationship while navigating life with myasthenia gravis. Read Enders’ column,…
Barry Stalker shares what it’s like balancing myasthenia gravis with a job that keeps him on his feet all day, and how he’s learned to “pick and choose…
Jasmine Nathan shares how she manages myasthenia gravis (MG) during the holidays by treating her energy like a budget, choosing only one or two meaningful activities, and being…
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Becoming educated and informed about MG is a good first step. Learn general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for MG yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about approved and experimental therapeutic approaches here.
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