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A new type of plasma exchange treatment, called double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP), may be effective and safe for short-term relief of myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, a review study has found. These findings may have important clinical implications, especially for patients with severe or critical MG, the researchers noted. The review,…
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People with myasthenia gravis (MG) who have difficulty swallowing are more likely to have poor clinical outcomes, according to a recent study. Data from the study also indicates that low levels of albumin — a protein found in the blood that helps transporting hormones and other key molecules in…
Three patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) were safely treated for COVID-19 with a combination of the antiviral medication Veklury (remdesivir) and the anti-inflammatory dexamethasone, while having no apparent worsening of their MG symptoms. Veklury…
Columnist Michelle Gonzaba used to keep her MG diagnosis closely guarded. She’s since become more comfortable openly discussing it.
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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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