Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• Patients with MG and vision loss may need screening for autoimmune retinopathy

  Patients with myasthenia gravis who have vision problems should be screened for possible autoimmune retinopathy.

• White blood cells may contribute to MG exacerbation by secreting BAFF

  The secretion of a protein known as BAFF by white blood cells contributes to the exacerbation of myasthenia gravis.

• Key inflammatory biomarker associated with fatigue in MG

  C-reactive protein was significantly associated with fatigue in MG.

• Study explores factors of early response to efgartigimod for myasthenia gravis

  Efgartigimod therapy showed notable efficacy in treating generalized myasthenia gravis.

• Study finds MG reduces quality of life even when disease activity is low

  Higher disease activity in myasthenia gravis leads to lower levels of quality of life.

• What is a cholinesterase inhibitor, and how does it work?

  Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are a key tool for reducing symptoms in many patients with MG.

• Poor body image a problem among patients with myasthenia gravis

  Researchers found that some patients with myasthenia gravis experience body image issues, which can depress quality of life.

• Experimental therapy cemdisiran shows promise in treating myasthenia gravis

  Cemdisiran, an investigational therapy, showed promise in a phase 3 study assessing its use in managing generalized myasthenia gravis.

• Understanding ocular myasthenia gravis: When symptoms affect the eyes 

  The eye muscles react differently to the immune system than other muscles, and are more likely to tire from use.

• Patients with MG have a higher likelihood of developing diabetes, study finds

  A study found that individuals with myasthenia gravis were more likely to also have diabetes mellitus.