Drooping eyelids, referred to as ptosis, are a common symptom of myasthenia gravis. The disease can weaken muscles around the eye, as well as muscles involved with walking, breathing, and more.

A new study led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and Cartesian Therapeutics, found that immunotherapy can help ...

Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, recounts how the 2025 American Academy of Neurology meeting was an exciting and energizing event, particularly in the realm of myasthenia gravis (MG), where numerous new ...

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that inhibits communication between nerve cells and muscles, causing muscle weakness. It has no cure, but several treatment options can help improve ...

A 68-year-old man was diagnosed with ocular myasthenia gravis after presenting with double-vision and photophobia. Myasthenia gravis (MG) often begins with ocular symptoms, and sometimes those ...

Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, describes how this year’s AAN meeting highlighted significant advances in myasthenia gravis, including improved diagnostics through cell-based assays that enhance antibody ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers produced an algorithm to standardize virtual myasthenia gravis assessments. More efforts are needed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . FDA approves inebilizumab-cdon for adults with anti-acetylcholine receptor and anti-muscle specific tyrosine ...

Jonathan Strober, MD, explains the initial presentation of myasthenia gravis in a pediatric patient population and why initial diagnosis for these patients can be challenging. Jonathan Strober, MD, is ...

Andrea Divis was shocked to learn that her symptoms of fatigue, blurred vision, and muscle weakness were due to a rare condition called myasthenia gravis. Here’s how she educated herself and took back ...

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