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Approved and experimental targeted treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) show different patterns of benefit across measures of treatment response, according to an indirect comparison analysis of clinical trial data. Using mathematical models to…
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On Oct. 4, I turned 66. The 4th is also the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. For most of my life, I also shared it with my Aunt Kay. As a boy…
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A new study comparing outcomes of two different strategies for treating generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) found that both the approved med Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) and a blood-cleaning procedure called double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) were…
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Breathing is supposed to be automatic. Invisible. Effortless. Most people never think about the mechanics behind it — the diaphragm pulling down, the rib cage expanding, the air moving in and out like a tide.
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I have been told that I’ve changed since my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG). For a long time, I said I hadn’t, that I was still the same person I had always been. But…
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A small clinical trial found early signs that Cabaletta Bio’s experimental CAR T-cell therapy rese-cel (resecabtagene autoleucel) may safely ease symptoms for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). That’s according to data from…
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Recently, I thought I’d try my hand at poetry. Here is my first masterpiece: A teacher from Malden named Mark saw double from dawn until dark. Not a cousin was missed. Two Aunt…
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More than 90% of people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) treated with telitacicept for about a year achieved deep reductions in symptom severity, with more than 40% showing minimal symptoms that had little to…
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.
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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