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People with myasthenia gravis (MG) have an increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, another type of autoimmune disorder, according to recent study findings that suggest “a real association between these two diseases.” Especially at risk are African American women, those who had surgery to remove…
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An 82-year-old man was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) shortly after receiving his second dose of the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a case study reports. He lacked typical MG symptoms, but instead developed speech problems (dysarthria) and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). “Diagnosis of COVID-19 vaccine associated new onset myasthenia gravis…
“Human-on-a-chip” technology developed by Hesperos can be used to model myasthenia gravis (MG), a new study shows. “This system has the potential to help researchers understand which mechanisms are driving a specific patient’s disease, including presence of particular autoantibodies [self-targeting antibodies], and could be used to further evaluate…
As the holiday season gets into full swing, columnist Michelle Gonzaba explains why she may decline alcohol at social events.
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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.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your MG journey.
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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