Women who have surgery to remove their thymus gland to treat myasthenia gravis (MG) tend to have experienced symptoms earlier in life than men, but waited longer to receive a diagnosis, a study reports. However, after the surgery, called a thymectomy, female patients have higher rates of complete…
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Barry Stalker works out at the gym, his favorite place to challenge himself mentally and physically. (Courtesy of Barry Stalker) This is Barry Stalker’s story: I was always an active teenager. I played a variety of sports in school, which led me to discover the gym and, eventually, competitive…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the launch of a Phase 2 clinical trial testing IM-101, ImmunAbs’ investigational therapy for myasthenia gravis (MG). The multicenter, placebo-controlled trial is expected to enroll up to 90 people with MG who will receive IM-101 or a placebo once monthly.
Jodi Enders reflects on her favorite place for creative inspiration and relaxation: the Everglades in Florida. (Courtesy of Jodi Enders) This is Jodi Enders’ story: I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) just before the final semester of my undergraduate degree in anthropology, with an emphasis on…
Kristina Kelly holds her dog Noah. (Courtesy of Kristina Kelly) This is Kristina Kelly’s story: It took five neurologists, five years, and a lot of being told “but your labs are normal” before I was finally diagnosed with seronegative myasthenia gravis (MG). Like so many others, my journey…
The first patient has joined a Phase 3 clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of Descartes-08, an investigational cell therapy for myasthenia gravis (MG) being developed by Cartesian Therapeutics. Called AURORA (NCT06799247), the trial is expected to enroll 100 adults with generalized MG (gMG), a more…
Mike Stabile holds his grandson, Alex Stabile, while in between myasthenia gravis flare-ups. (Courtesy of Mike Stabile) This is Mike Stabile’s story: There are no physical signs that I have myasthenia gravis (MG). My last flare-up ended in July, 11 months ago. Previous flare-ups would last two to…
Organizations are holding events and activities in June in recognition of Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, an annual observance that aims to raise awareness of myasthenia gravis (MG), an autoimmune disease that affects 90,000-100,000 people in the U.S. alone. “Throughout June, Myasthenia Gravis News is recognizing awareness month with a…
Retha De Wet enjoyed three happy years in remission from myasthenia gravis, during which time she gave birth to her daughter. But her symptoms have recently reemerged. (Courtesy of Retha De Wet) This is Retha De Wet’s story: I have always wanted to be a mother. I’ve always wanted…
Jasmine Nathan was diagnosed with generalized myasthenia gravis with thymoma in 2018, but now has her gMG fully managed. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Nathan) This is Jasmine Nathan’s story: It was the summer of 2018 in Chicago. I was trying to balance everything. I had a husband, a stepson,…
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