Ryner Lai, MBBS

Ryner Lai, MBBS is a UK medical graduate who practiced medicine in Malaysia. He has a keen interest in rare diseases, quality of life, and the social drivers of global healthcare inequities. He believes in the power of medical communications to improve clinical decision-making and highlight the patient experience.

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Why are corticosteroids prescribed for myasthenia gravis?

Corticosteroids work by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system.
Complement inhibitors may help reduce steroid dosage

A recent study showed complement inhibitors can allow patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) to taper off corticosteroids sooner.
The risks and benefits of long-term corticosteroids to treat MG

Learn what you should know about the risks and benefits of corticosteroids to treat myasthenia gravis (MG).