Mary Chapman, features writer —

The ad hoc All United for MG coalition has established European Myasthenia Gravis Day — set for June 2 — to raise awareness of the neuromuscular autoimmune disease, and to call attention to the needs of this community of patients in Europe. The day will fall at the start of…

Virtis Health has opened two ambulatory centers in Alabama for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) and other disorders that call for infusion therapies. The new Alabama centers in Mobile and Birmingham are available to patients statewide, in addition to residents of those cities. Their openings follow that of…

A new ambulatory center, operated by Virtis Health, has opened its doors in the Atlanta, Georgia, area for myasthenia gravis patients (MG) and others who require infusion treatments. Virtis is a division of Soleo Health, a pharmacy that specializes in the provision of infusion therapies to homes…

Medison Pharma has entered into a pact with the global immunology company Argenx to bring efgartigimod to market in Israel and across several European countries for treating adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). The agreement sets the stage for commercialization of efgartigimod in 14 countries: Hungary, Poland, Czech…

With the goal of raising funds and awareness to improve care and find a cure for myasthenia gravis (MG), the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is hosting the 2021 Coast-to-Coast Walk and 2740 Challenge on Nov. 13. The event, which will be held virtually this year,…

Digital-native marketing agency closerlook has garnered a bronze Pharma Lion for a documentary series that depicts life with myasthenia gravis (MG). The award was announced at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. The docuseries “A Mystery to Me” focuses on revealing the hidden toll…

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, Centogene used the June 22 event to present its strategic priorities, outlining its plans to speed the discovery…

To help patient advocacy leaders and their partners better understand how global health statistics codes — known as ICD codes — are assigned, updated, and revised in the U.S. health information system, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases is presenting a first-of-its-kind resource guide. The foundation created the…

Those who wish to gain practical tools for living optimally with rare diseases are encouraged to attend the annual Living Rare Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum, hosted by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and set this year for June 26-27. The conference brings together patients,…

From contributing to an interactive activities map to taking up challenges and advocating for local proclamations, supporters are set to mark Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, held each June. The aim is to raise global awareness among the general public, as well as among policymakers, public authorities, industry representatives, scientists, and…