Myasthenia gravis patients may benefit from acupuncture in addition to medication
For people with myasthenia gravis, acupuncture may be a safe and helpful additional treatment to use together with standard medications.
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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.
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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.
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Researchers uncover new pathway driving myasthenia gravis progression
Age-associated B cells were found to increase alongside worsening symptoms in patients with MG, suggesting a new way to measure severity.
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New tool developed to help identify patients at risk of myasthenic crisis
A toll that incorporates clinical variables available to nursing staff could help identify patients at risk of myasthenic crisis.
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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.
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Argenx announces positive results from study of efgartigimod for seronegative MG
Efgartigimod, a therapy approved for anti-AChR-positive MG, has shown promising results in seronegative patients as well.
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Study finds efgartigimod helps cut steroid use while boosting daily function in MG
Many people with generalized myasthenia gravis were able to reduce or completely stop steroid treatment after starting efgartigimod.
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AI study reveals hidden struggles among people with myasthenia gravis
New research utilizing AI analyzed online posts from people with myasthenia gravis and found themes of frustration and uncertainty.
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Review: Role of some autoantibodies in MG remains unclear
More research is needed to uncover the role that many antibodies play in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of MG.
