Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia and a member of the M/SAB is producing a series of patient oriented podcasts for MGFA with information on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of MG. Watch here for future podcasts. As always, consult with your physician directly before making any medical decisions.
Added January 2013 Young Adult Perspective on MG Part 1
Young Adult Perspective on MG Part 1
Young Adult Perspective on MG Part 2
Added May 2012 Medications used in Myasthenia Gravis: The Patient Perspective
Medications used in Myasthenia Gravis: The Patient Perspective
Added April 2012 The Benefits of Exercise in the Care of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis (Drs. Richard and Charlene Macko)
The Benefits of Exercise in the Care of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis (Drs. Richard and Charlene Macko)
Added September 2011 Living Healthy and Active Lives: The Patient Perspective
Living Healthy and Active Lives: The Patient Perspective
Added April 2011 Myasthenia Gravis and Pregnancy
Myasthenia Gravis and Pregnancy
Added February 2011 1. A discussion about therapies for MG
A discussion about therapies for MG 2. Top 5 lists of what a patient needs to know about living with MG Top 5 lists of what a patient needs to know about living with MG
Added in 2010. What the patient and caregiver should know about prescription drugs and MG
What the patient and caregiver should know about prescription drugs and MG
Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia talks with Dr. Gil Wolfe from the University of Texas Southwestern and with Dr. James Howard from the University of North Carolina. The participants discuss the use and management of drugs used for other conditions in the context of a diagnosis of MG. They discuss which drugs are best to avoid, if possible, and offer advice on how patients and families can work with clinicians to navigate through the list of potentially dangerous drugs.
4. A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part I: clinical manifestations and diagnosis of MG
A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part I: clinical manifestations and diagnosis of MG
Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia talks with Dr. Don Sanders from Duke University and with Dr. Bob Pascuzzi from Indiana University. They discuss the common presenting symptoms of MG, what symptoms should be of most concern to the patient and family, how the diagnosis is made and that natural history of MG.
5. A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part II: Review of the cause of MG, brief overview of treatments and a discussion about vaccines and MG
A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part II
Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia talks with Dr. Don Sanders from Duke University and with Dr. Bob Pascuzzi from Indiana University. The participants review the cause of MG (autoimmune), briefly introduce the topic of treatment (which will be discussed in more detail in another MGFA podcast) and talk about the safety of vaccines for patients with MG.