MG Patients Can Be Considered for Use of Immunotherapies in Cancer Cases, Study Contends
The presence of autoimmune diseases, such as myasthenia gravis (MG), should not be seen as a not be…
Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
MG Patients with Other Autoimmune Diseases Don’t Have Higher Disease Burden, Study Says
Patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) who also have other autoimmune diseases do not have a significantly higher disease…
Rituxan Leads to High Rates of Clinical Remission in MG Patients, Study Reports
Treatment with Rituxan (rituximab) led to high rates of clinical remission without posing significant side effects in a group…
Ra Pharma Set to Launch Phase 3 Trial Testing Zilucoplan on Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Ra Pharmaceuticals is preparing to launch a Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the therapeutic potential of zilucoplan for the treatment of patients…
Soliris Significantly Reduces Fatigue Perceived by MG Patients, Study Finds
Alexion Pharmaceuticals‘ Soliris (eculizumab) significantly reduces fatigue perceived by patients with generalized myasthenia gravis, a study finds.
Women With MG Can Safely Undergo Vaginal Delivery With Use of Epidural Analgesia, Study Says
Women with myasthenia gravis can safely undergo normal vaginal delivery and avoid a cesarean section with the help…
Repetitive Nerve Stimulation Test Can Be Useful Diagnostic Tool in MG Crisis, Study Finds
A repetitive nerve stimulation test can be a fast and accurate diagnostic tool for myasthenia gravis patients undergoing a myasthenic crisis.
IL-23/Th17 Cell Pathway May Be New Target to Control Inflammation in MG Patients, Study Shows
A team of French researchers may have found a new therapeutic target, the IL-23/Th17 signaling cascade, to control tissue inflammation…
Ice Pack Test Diagnoses Patient Undergoing Myasthenic Crisis, Case Study Reports
A patient with symptoms of a myasthenic crisis was successfully diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG),…
Long-term RMET Found to Improve Patients’ Respiratory Endurance, Overall Health
Long-term respiratory muscle endurance training (RMET) is a safe, feasible therapy that, in combination with conventional treatment, improves respiratory endurance…