Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet
The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Certain muscles such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and ... [... more]
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Congenital Myasthenia
Congenital Myasthenia information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Congenital Myasthenia Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Congenital ... [... more]
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Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this muscle weakness disorder. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary ... [... more]
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Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
There is no known cure for MG, but there are effective treatments that allow many-but not all-people with MG to lead full lives. Common treatments include medications, thymectomy and plasmapheresis. Spontaneous improvement and even remission may ... [... more]
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Myasthenia Gravis
Muscle weakness related to myasthenia gravis usually occurs after the muscle group is used and lessens if the muscle group has some rest. This is called fatigable weakness and is an important characteristic for the diagnosis of myasthenia ... [... more]
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Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Download Adobe Reader Condensed from Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet Myasthenia gravis can be controlled. Some medications improve ... [... more]
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"Myasthenia Gravis"
Thymectomy Trial in Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis Patients Receiving Prednisone Therapy Efficacy and Safety Study of GB-0998 for Treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Safety and Efficacy Study of Eculizumab in Patients With Refractory ... [... more]
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MGFA Local Chapters
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America maintains over 30 chapters located throughout the country, including one Internet-based chapter. Our chapters offer a wide variety of patient-oriented services, including support groups, public and ... [... more]
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Myasthenia Gravis: Tests and Diagnostic Methods
In addition to a complete medical and neurological evaluation, a number of tests may be used to establish a diagnosis of MG. A diagnosis can be confirmed in several ways, including the following: Sometimes all of these tests are negative or ... [... more]
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A Letter from Annette Kennedy-Bowman
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the only national volunteer health agency dedicated solely to the fight against myasthenia gravis. MGFA has over 30 Chapters around the United States serving patients and their families and ... [... more]
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Myasthenia Gravis-a summary
According to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, approximately 14 out of 100,000 individuals in the U.S. have been diagnosed with MG. Though this totals 36,000 people, MG is considered under-diagnosed and the prevalence is thought to be ... [... more]
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