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Satisfaction with treatment doesn’t necessarily affect whether people with myasthenia gravis (MG) take their medications as directed, according to a new study that surveyed nearly 100 patients at a center in China. Findings also indicate…
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I used to love summer. I wasn’t just a “summer person” — I lived in it. I was an outdoor lifeguard and swim instructor, spending entire days in the sun, water, and…
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Three years after my diagnosis with myasthenia gravis (MG), I made the decision to stop introducing it at the same moment I introduced myself to someone new. It was one of the best decisions…
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Researchers called for standardized guidelines for diagnosing and treating people with myasthenia gravis (MG) who test negative for typical disease-driving antibodies. A review study showed that antibody-negative MG tends to manifest earlier than antibody-positive…
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“Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” — Matthew 6:34 I’ve decided to print this verse…
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Ongoing symptoms that persist despite treatment can disrupt daily life, work, and mental well-being among adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), according to the BEYOND study. When study participants rated how strongly they agreed…
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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…
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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