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Rituximab-Plasma Exchange Combo Reduced MG Severity

Combination therapy of rituximab and plasma exchange reduced disease severity in nine patients with refractory myasthenia gravis, a case series reports.  The case series, “Treatment of refractory myasthenia gravis by double‐filtration plasmapheresis and rituximab: A case series of nine patients and…

AstraZeneca Set to Acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals in 2021

After unanimous votes by the boards of directors of both companies, AstraZeneca has announced it will acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals. If the acquisition gets all needed regulatory clearances, as well as approvals by the shareholders of both companies, the deal is expected to be finalized in the third quarter…