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Comorbidities and Treatment Patterns in People With Myasthenia Gravis in Denmark, Finland and Sweden: A Population‐Based Observational Study

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Comorbidities are frequent in myasthenia gravis (MG) and may affect treatment choices. Conversely, MG treatments may impact the risk of comorbidity. Our objective was to examine comorbidity and MG treatment patterns in nationwide MG cohorts in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Methods We included individuals with ≥ 2 MG diagnoses
Sari Atula, Fredrik Piehl, Ingrid Schager, Fredrik Berggren, Karin Humle, Mari Savolainen, Didier Pitsi, Juha Mehtälä, Aino Vesikansa, Riina‐Minna Väänänen, Tero Ylisaukko‐oja, John Vissing   +11 more
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Design of and Early Insights From a Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Patient Engagement Research Council

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims An exploratory focus group study was conducted to better understand the needs of patients living with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Gabrielle Geonnotti, Jacqueline Pesa, Wesley Peters, Melina Taylor, Zia Choudhry, Oluyemisi Falope, Marquetta Price, Lucy Baxter, Bruce West, Lisa Shea   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

risk factors and impact on quality of life [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives Emerging evidence suggests that fatigue in myasthenia gravis (MG) is a relevant problem that negatively impacts activities of daily living (ADL). The relationship between fatigue and quality of life (QoL) has never been systematically explored
Grittner, Ulrike, Hoffmann, Sarah, Kohler, Siegfried, Meisel, Andreas, Ramm, Johanna, Siedler, Jana   +5 more
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The Effect of Thymectomy on the Incidence of Extrathymic Cancers and Autoimmune Diseases in Patients With Non‐Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Thymectomy is associated with positive effects on myasthenia gravis (MG), but there is conflicting evidence regarding potential deleterious long‐term outcomes, such as increased cancer and autoimmune disease risk. We aimed to assess these outcomes in thymectomized versus non‐thymectomized MG patients.
Mohamed Khateb, Adnan Almasri, Carolina Barnett‐Tapia, Vera Bril   +3 more
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Chimeric Antigen Receptor T‐Cells in Myasthenia Gravis: Advances, Safety Challenges, and Future Directions

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This review examines the emerging application of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T‐cell therapy in myasthenia gravis (MG), with emphasis on safety, efficacy signals, and future therapeutic potential in treatment‐refractory disease. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, medRxiv, bioRxiv, and Google Scholar for studies ...
Tobias Hegelmaier, Alexander Duscha, Christiane Desel, Sarah Stassen, Tim Krzemien, Ann‐Katrin Hennemann, Vaia Pappa, Aiden Haghikia   +7 more
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Dental Care in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

Česká Stomatologie a Praktické Zubní Lékařství, 2010
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in the neuromuscular transmission, causing muscular weakness and fatique especially in the facial and pharyngeal muscles.
J. Piťha
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Coexistence of Pernicious Anemia and Myasthenia Gravis—A Rare Combination of Autoimmune Diseases in Taiwan

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2006
About 5-10% of patients with myasthenia gravis concomitantly have other autoimmune diseases. However, the coexistence of myasthenia gravis and pernicious anemia is rare.
Kuo-Hsuan Chang, Rong-Kuo Lyu, Long-Sun Ro, Yih-Ru Wu, Chiung-Mei Chen   +4 more
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Digital Phenotyping and Lifestyle Intervention in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis (DIG‐MG): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Feasibility, Adherence, and Effects on Fatigue

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Physical activity and sleep influence fatigue in myasthenia gravis (MG), and digital health technologies (DHT) enable objective monitoring of these behaviors in daily life. Using this approach, we evaluated whether a lifestyle intervention targeting physical activity or sleep hygiene could reduce fatigue in MG.
Maja Norling, Niclas Eriksson, Elisabet Westerberg, Ingela Nygren, Klara Norman, Julia Hedberg, Sui H. Wong, Susanna Jernelöv, Pernilla Åsenlöf, Anna Rostedt Punga   +9 more
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Statin-associated weakness in myasthenia gravis: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2010
Introduction Myasthenia gravis is a commonly undiagnosed condition in the elderly. Statin medications can cause weakness and are linked to the development and deterioration of several autoimmune conditions, including myasthenia gravis.
Keogh Michael J, Findlay John M, Leach Simon, Bowen John   +3 more
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Clinical reasoning in feline non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia: Which combination of clinical information is useful?

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐ambulatory tetraparesis or tetraplegia in cats may constitute a diagnostic challenge for general practitioners. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate if clinical variables from signalment, history, clinical examination and basic ancillary tests are associated with underlying diagnoses in cats with non‐ambulatory tetraparesis ...
Guido Bertoldi, Steven De Decker
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