Walk Tests a Reliable Measure of Exercise Capacity in MG Patients, Study Suggests
Two timed walk tests were found to be highly reliable for the measurement of exercise capacity in…
Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
Thymus Tumor Elevates Risk of Ocular MG Becoming Generalized, Case Series Finds
Thymoma, a tumor of the thymus gland that can be benign or malignant, elevates ocular…
Robot-assisted Thymectomy Considered Safe for MG Patients, Singapore Study Says
Robot-assisted surgery to remove the thymus gland is considered a safe method of performing a thymectomy…
Multidisciplinary Support Is Key to Managing Pregnancy in Myasthenia Gravis, Case Report Highlights
Early support from a diverse team of clinicians is key to successfully managing pregnancy in women with…
Rituxan Improves Muscle Strength, Allows Refractory MG Patients to Reduce Steroids, Study Says
Treatment with Rituxan (rituximab)Â provided sustained clinical improvement, increased muscle strength, and extended the…
Genetic Variants, Other Medications Influence Optimal Dose of Prograf in MG Patients, Study Suggests
The therapeutic effects of Prograf (tacrolimus) in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients are influenced not…
Refractory Myasthenia Gravis Increases Risk for Crises, Hospitalizations, Researchers Report
People with refractory myasthenia gravis are at a higher risk of myasthenic crises and of being hospitalized compared to…