Can myasthenia gravis be cured?

Written by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD | June 16, 2023

Can myasthenia gravis be cured?

Category: Overview

There is no cure for myasthenia gravis (MG), but a number of medications and other treatments are available that can help ease its symptoms and boost patients’ quality of life. Some patients may achieve temporary or permanent disease remission with or without the help of treatments.

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About the Author

Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Lindsey is a senior science writer for Bionews with a PhD in neuroscience from Emory University. There, she was awarded a predoctoral fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society to study the role of new therapeutic approaches for treatment of resistant forms of epilepsy. She also spent time as a postdoctoral researcher exploring the role of inflammation in epilepsy. With a passion for ensuring that science is accessible to all, Lindsey joined Bionews as a science writer in 2022.