Central Role of Macrophages and Nucleic Acid Release in Myasthenia Gravis Thymus
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DOI: 10.1002/ana.26590
Abstract: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease mediated by antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR). The thymus plays a primary role in AChR‐MG and is characterized by a type I interferon (IFN) signature linked to… read more here.
Keywords: ifn signature; myasthenia gravis; central role; myasthenia ... See more keywords
P93. Coincidence of myasthenia gravis and polymyositis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.716
Abstract: The coincidence of polymyositis and myasthenia gravis is rare and often only one of the two diseases is being diagnosed. We report the case of a 51 year old female patient in which myasthenia gravis (class… read more here.
Keywords: polymyositis; myasthenia; report; coincidence ... See more keywords
Immunostick ELISA for rapid and easy diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2018.06.016
Abstract: A rapid and simple immunostick immunosorbent ELISA has been developed for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It is based on coating immunosticks with the major myasthenia gravis autoantigens acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or MuSK and it… read more here.
Keywords: myasthenia; diagnosis myasthenia; myasthenia gravis; immunostick elisa ... See more keywords
A retrospective study of acetylcholine receptor antibody positive ocular myasthenia in the West of Scotland
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.09.036
Abstract: Ocular myasthenia is the milder end of the myasthenia gravis spectrum but treatment can be challenging especially in older patients. We retrospectively studied all patients on our database with ocular myasthenia (OMG), positive for acetylcholine… read more here.
Keywords: ocular myasthenia; myasthenia; acetylcholine receptor; retrospective study ... See more keywords
Beneficial effect of tocilizumab in myasthenia gravis refractory to rituximab
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.03.007
Abstract: Muscle fatigue associated with myasthenia gravis is caused by autoantibodies interfering with neuromuscular transmission. Immunomodulating treatment is widely used in moderate to severe myasthenia, although the use of newer biological drugs except rituximab is rare.… read more here.
Keywords: myasthenia; rituximab; effect tocilizumab; myasthenia gravis ... See more keywords
Acute onset ocular myasthenia gravis after COVID-19 vaccination: correspondence
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2022.2079677
Abstract: Dear Editor, we would like to share ideas on the publication “Acute onset ocular myasthenia gravis after vaccination with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine [1].” Ocular myasthenia gravis was generated by the viral vector Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; ocular myasthenia; myasthenia; covid ... See more keywords
Ocular myasthenia gravis: a review and practical guide for clinicians
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DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2022.2029683
Abstract: ABSTRACT Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disease characterised by autoantibodies preventing normal function of acetylcholine receptors at the post-synaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles that can be variable… read more here.
Keywords: review practical; ocular myasthenia; gravis review; myasthenia ... See more keywords
Acute Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis with Topical Imiquimod Use
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11929637
Abstract: Imiquimod activates the immune system when applied to a local area. We report a patient with a history of well-controlled myasthenia gravis who was prescribed imiquimod for lentigo maligna. Treatment was halted after 2 weeks… read more here.
Keywords: myasthenia; imiquimod use; myasthenia gravis;
Abdeg technology for the treatment of myasthenia gravis: efgartigimod drug experience
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DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2022.2106972
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Myasthenia gravis is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness that improves with rest and worsens with effort or throughout the day. Areas Covered Efgartigimod is a human IgG1–derived Fc fragment modified at five residues… read more here.
Keywords: abdeg technology; myasthenia; myasthenia gravis; treatment ... See more keywords
Thymolipomatous myasthenia gravis outcomes following thymectomy: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab295
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to evaluate the effect of thymectomy on the progression of thymolipomatous myasthenia gravis. METHODS An electronic search performed across PubMed, MEDLINE and Web of Science databases included all article types.… read more here.
Keywords: myasthenia gravis; thymolipomatous myasthenia; post thymectomy; myasthenia ... See more keywords
Ocular myasthenia gravis: an update on diagnosis and treatment
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000526
Abstract: Purpose of review Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that commonly affects the palpebral and extraocular muscles. Ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) is a variant of the disease that is confined to the ocular muscles but… read more here.
Keywords: omg; ocular myasthenia; diagnosis; myasthenia ... See more keywords