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The evaluation of approaches to the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Myasthenia gravis is a relatively rare autoimmune disease with an undetermined aetiology which affects neuromuscular junctions. Currently, the following approaches to the treatment of myasthenia gravis are mainly distinguished: symptomatic treatment with
O. I. Kalbus +4 more
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ABSTRACT Seronegative myasthenia gravis (SNMG) is characterized by the absence of detectable autoantibodies against known MG targets, despite clinical and electrophysiological evidence of a postsynaptic neuromuscular junction disorder. The aim of this systematic review was to better define clinical features, diagnostic clues and treatment outcome of ...
Massimiliano Ugo Verza +6 more
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Treatment of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is caused by pathogenic autoantibodies to the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction. Clinically, this may affect any of the skeletal muscles causing variable weakness, which worsens with continued muscle activity. Ocular myasthenia gravis
Michael Lee
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Treatment Preferences of Patients With Myasthenia Gravis: A Qualitative Study
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The burden of myasthenia gravis (MG) is often underestimated, and studies usually focus on the symptom burden. However, treatment‐related adverse events also contribute to patients' burdens and affect their treatment decisions.
Meg Mendoza +6 more
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The Anti-Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test in Suspected Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Aim. To estimate the clinical significance of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody (anti-AChR-Ab) levels in suspected ocular myasthenia gravis. Methods. In total, 144 patients complaining of fluctuating diplopia and ptosis were evaluated for serum levels
Jung Jin Lee +2 more
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IgG Subclass (IgG1‐4) and IgA Autoantibody Profiles Against Muscle‐Specific Kinase in a Greek Cohort
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Muscle‐specific kinase myasthenia gravis (MuSK‐MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder predominantly mediated by IgG4 autoantibodies disrupting MuSK signaling. The contribution of other isotypes remains incompletely defined. We characterized the serological profile of a Greek cohort of MuSK‐MG patients.
Sofia‐Natsοuko Gkotzamani +22 more
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Ocular myasthenia gravis: case report [PDF]
Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, The 8th International Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors, September 24-26, 2020Background.
Braicov, Daniela
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ABSTRACT Urinary dysfunction has been reported in association with myasthenic syndromes, including myasthenia gravis (MG), Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), and congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS), but evidence regarding its prevalence, clinical impact, pathophysiology, and management remains limited.
Julia M. Augustin +13 more
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Poster, "Neoplasia Associated Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Primary Renal Tumor in Two Patients with Newly Diagnosed Ocular Myasthenia ...
Susan Andracchi
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