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January 26, 2021January 26, 2021
MG Study: Total Joint Surgery Increases Risk of Complications

People with myasthenia gravis (MG) have a significantly higher risk of body-wide complications within three months of total hip or knee replacement surgery than ... Read more
January 25, 2021January 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say

The two COVID-19 vaccines that recently received emergency approval from the U.S. and other worldwide regulatory agencies are expected to pose little risk to ... Read more
January 22, 2021January 22, 2021
NORD Launches Financial Assistance Programs for MG Patients in US

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those with rare diseases, has launched new patient assistance programs for ... Read more
January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
NORD’s Caregiver Respite Program Continues Through Pandemic

Caring for a loved one with a rare disease, especially during these uncertain times, demands significant time, attention, patience, and dedication. To help meet ... Read more
January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Highly Sensitive Test Detects MG in Patient After COVID-19 Diagnosis

A highly sensitive blood test detected disease-causing antibodies in a case of myasthenia gravis (MG) believed to be induced by COVID-19. The case underscores ... Read more

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September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Women with Myasthenia Gravis Report Lower Quality of Life than Male MG Patients, Study Finds

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Women with myasthenia gravis (MG) have a poorer quality of life than male patients. That’s the conclusion of a study named “Best Abstract Award” winner at the 2017 American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) Annual Meeting in Phoenix. Specifically, ... Read more

Updates

MG Study: Total Joint Surgery Increases Risk of Complications

COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say

NORD Launches Financial Assistance Programs for MG Patients in US

NORD’s Caregiver Respite Program Continues Through Pandemic

Highly Sensitive Test Detects MG in Patient After COVID-19 Diagnosis

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MG Study: Total Joint Surgery Increases Risk of Complications

COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say

NORD Launches Financial Assistance Programs for MG Patients in US

NORD’s Caregiver Respite Program Continues Through Pandemic

Highly Sensitive Test Detects MG in Patient After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Low Frequency of Certain Immune Cells May Help Identify MG

Thymus-related Cells Persist After Thymectomy in MG, Study Finds

AstraZeneca Set to Acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals in 2021

Trusted Sources May Help Ease COVID-19-related Anxiety in MG Patients, Survey Reveals

Ice Pack Test Helps Diagnose Ocular MG, Case Report Finds

MDA Wants Neuromuscular Disease Patients to Have Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

International Experts Update, Expand MG Management Guidelines

NORD Push for Rare Disease Advisory Councils Focus of Dec. 16 Public Meeting

Dysarthria in MG Linked to Changes in Breathing, Other Motor Bases of Speech

Survey Finds COVID-19 Disrupted Care, Well-Being of Rare Disease Patients in Europe

App-Based Study Launched to Gain Better Understanding of Myasthenia Gravis

Three Share Their Life With MG in Online Documentary Series, ‘A Mystery to Me’

Latest NORD Webinar Offers Insights on Starting Nonprofit, Patient Registry

Dosing Begins in Phase 2 Trial of Mezagitamab, Antibody to Treat MG

Age, Type of Surgery Linked to Thymoma Relapse Risk in MG Patients

Melatonin Supplements May Worsen MG Symptoms, Case Series Suggests

Age at Disease Onset, Exercise Among Factors Seen to Affect Patients’ Life Quality

NORD Hosting ‘RareLaunch’ Workshops to Help Start Rare Disease Non-profits

Local Corticosteroid Effective in Ocular MG, Small Study Finds

Low Levels of RNA Molecules in Thymus May Contribute to MG Development

App-based MyRealWorld MG Study Seeks Patient Insights

UK Organization ‘Same But Different’ Announces ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Photo Contest Winner

gMG Symptoms May Worsen Severely After Stopping Soliris, Case Study Reports

Women with Myasthenia Gravis Report Lower Quality of Life than Male MG Patients, Study Finds