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April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

Certain High-Dose Combination Therapies May Increase Chance of Muscle Cramps in MG Patients, Study Suggests

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A combination therapy of high-dose cholinesterase inhibitors, such as Mestinon, with calcineurin inhibitors, such as Prograf, increases the chances of muscle cramps in patients with Myasthenia Gravis, thereby reducing ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Computational Model Identifies Candidate Therapies Based on MG Risk Genes

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Researchers have identified five candidate therapies for treating myasthenia gravis (MG) by using a new computational model that also predicts key biological processes involved in the disease. The study, “Building ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Ra Pharma Set to Launch Phase 3 Trial Testing Zilucoplan on Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

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Ra Pharmaceuticals is preparing to launch a Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the therapeutic potential of zilucoplan for the treatment of patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). This comes after the company’s completion ... Read more

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

Robotic Thymectomy May Decrease Need for Steroid Therapy in Older MG Patients

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Robotic surgical removal of the thymus seems to be safe and effective and may reduce or eliminate the need for steroid therapy in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients older than ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Soliris Significantly Reduces Fatigue Perceived by MG Patients, Study Finds

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Alexion Pharmaceuticals‘ Soliris (eculizumab) significantly reduces fatigue perceived by patients with generalized myasthenia gravis, a study finds. The study, “Eculizumab improves fatigue in refractory generalized myasthenia gravis,” was published in ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

MDA Conference Bringing Neuromuscular Disease Experts to Orlando to Share ‘New Era’ in Treatment, Research

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For more than four decades, comedian Jerry Lewis hosted the MDA Labor Day Telethon on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That annual event helped the MDA become the ... Read more

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

MG Should Be Suspected in Patients with Voice Alterations, Case Report Says

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A recent report described a rare case of a woman presenting with a sudden decrease in voice volume who was ultimately diagnosed and successfully treated for myasthenia gravis (MG). ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

Soliris May Be Best Immunotherapy for MG Patients, Study Suggests

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Soliris (eculizumab) may be the most effective and well-tolerated immunotherapy for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), according to an analysis of multiple studies. The research, “Immunosuppressive and monoclonal antibody ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Prograf May Be Effective Medication for Myasthenia Gravis, Analysis Shows

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Prograf (Tacrolimus) may be a beneficial treatment for people with myasthenia gravis (MG), helping reduce steroid use and disease scores, a joint analysis of several studies shows. The review, “Effectiveness ... Read more

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Myasthenia Gravis Can Develop in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Case Study Says

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Although rare, myasthenia gravis can develop in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a case study. The study, “Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Myasthenia Gravis: A Rare Association,” was published ... Read more

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