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- Honoring those who care for others by ensuring no one is forgotten
by Mark Harrington on March 18, 2026 at 2:00 pmTurn on the news almost any day, and it can feel as if the moral temperature of the country has dropped a few degrees. Stories of violence, greed, callousness, and unspeakable crimes dominate the headlines. It can be easy to develop a dark outlook about the world and the people who inhabit it. For those The post Honoring those who care for others by ensuring no one is forgotten appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- Thymectomy eases symptoms for children, teens with juvenile MG
by Andrea Lobo on March 18, 2026 at 1:00 pmSurgical removal of the thymus, or thymectomy, significantly improves nerve-muscle communication and eases symptoms and their impact on daily activities in children and adolescents with juvenile myasthenia gravis (JMG), a small U.S. study showed. After thymectomy, young patients not only showed measurable improvements in how efficiently their nerves activated an eye muscle commonly affected in The post Thymectomy eases symptoms for children, teens with juvenile MG appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- Family history and myasthenia gravis: Is there a connection?
by Agata Boxe on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 amLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) can make you wonder why you developed the disease and whether you can pass it on to your children. It’s natural to have these questions, especially when you’re planning a family. You may find it reassuring to know that the condition is not considered hereditary and that it’s rare for The post Family history and myasthenia gravis: Is there a connection? appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- Real-world study finds Vyvgart often effective in gMG, but responses vary
by Margarida Maia, PhD on March 17, 2026 at 12:00 pmIn real-world practice, Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) is generally well tolerated and often effective for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are positive for antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) protein, a study showed. However, responses vary across patients and are often not durable, data showed. “These findings highlight the heterogeneity [variability] of therapeutic outcomes and The post Real-world study finds Vyvgart often effective in gMG, but responses vary appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- The traitor within: Navigating the internal triggers of myasthenia gravis
by Shawna Barnes on March 16, 2026 at 2:00 pmLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) means learning that not all triggers come from the outside world. Some of the biggest ones come from inside my own body, the traitor. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruptions, and internal rhythms can shape my symptoms long before I’m aware danger is afoot. These triggers tend to be quieter than heat, The post The traitor within: Navigating the internal triggers of myasthenia gravis appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
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