New study explores social difficulties faced by patients with MG-related disability
A study of patients with MG-associated disability identified social involvement as a significant challenge, regardless of age.
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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.
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African American and Hispanic patients with MG face more severe disease, study finds
Though they have similar long-term outcomes, African American and Hispanic patients with MG have more severe disease than other groups.
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Study recommends providing caregivers more support to help MG families thrive
Caregivers for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) face emotional, physical and financial challenges that affect their own health.
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Study reveals new insights into the implications of thymectomy in MG
Thymus removal surgery (thymectomy), a therapeutic alternative for MG, appears to have long-lasting consequences for immune system function.
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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.
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Study: Women with MG report more severe symptoms than men
In a recent study, women with myasthenia gravis reported experiencing more severe symptoms and greater rehabilitation needs than men.
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New tool shows difference in side effect severity for MG treatments
Patients with MG who took prednisone and azathioprine experienced more treatment side effects than those on prednisone alone.
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Post-hospitalization exercise program improves lung health in patients with MG
A recent study found that a specialized exercise routine helps improve lung function in people with MG.
