Together - a Column by Mark Harrington

Small victories offer hope amid the relentless struggle with MG

Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) doesn’t always involve big, cinematic moments of triumph. Instead, progress often comes in small victories. Some days, just finishing the laundry or making a grocery run that doesn’t necessitate a nap constitutes a major achievement. Once upon a time, I wouldn’t have considered such…

Why empathy is important in a patient-provider relationship

Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) tends to make one familiar with the world of medicine. Since my MG diagnosis in 2020, I’ve researched many different aspects of life with the disease. Along with the medical triumphs that have improved many patients’ lives, I’ve discovered that successful treatment requires an…