Myasthenia gravis, or MG, is "a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue," says Hesterlee. It occurs "when a person’s immune system is essentially attacking ...
Many things can impact life with myasthenia gravis (MG). Everyone’s experience is unique, but here are some things that may affect yours. As with many medical conditions, health care disparities, also ...
SAN FRANCISCO -- Two studies demonstrated the benefits of treating juvenile myasthenia gravis (MG) with newer drugs.
The investigational complement-targeting agent claseprubart was safe and led to significant improvements in generalized ...
Neurologist Susan W. Lee, DO, answers common questions about this treatment option for myasthenia gravis. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a pooled collection of antibodies derived from donors’ ...
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a rare condition, especially in youth. However, evidence is beginning to accrue for management of juvenile cases. Prevalence increases with age. Fully 65% of ...
The nine-time major tennis champion is raising awareness about the neuromuscular disease ahead of this month's U.S. Open Mireya Acierto/Getty Tennis Hall of Famer Monica Seles is opening up about her ...
In 2012, after a few years of breathing issues, fatigue, and frequent illness, I found out I have myasthenia gravis. Now, 10 years later, fatigue is still a problem. But I’ve found ways to manage it.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) does not have stages but classes. These classes describe the muscles the condition affects and the severity of muscle weakness, which can influence the treatments a doctor may ...
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — One patient with autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) has a niece with the same diagnosis, and at least one of his other close relatives may have it too. Another patient with MG lost ...
Doctors may use a range of tests to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG), including blood tests, nerve conduction tests, and imaging tests. MG is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the voluntary ...