Understanding a rare disease is the first step in treating it. How can you combat the underlying mechanisms of a disorder if you do not know what they are? A…
The recent FDA approval of Vyvgart (efgartigimod) for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) marks the first drug approval for Argenx. Vyvgart is designed specifically for adults who test positive for…
Back in December, UCB released the results of its phase 3 trial of rozanolixizumab in adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Fortunately, these data were positive, pointing to this…
On December 17, 2021, global immunology company argenx SE ("argenx") shared on its website that its therapy VYVGART (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of…
A recent article from Healthline highlighted the similarities and differences between two neurological diseases, myasthenia gravis (MG) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Myasthenia Gravis Deriving from the Greek and Latin words…
On October 27, 2021, PR Newswire highlighted an article about a unique patient-led analysis that was conducted in Atlanta, Georgia, and Brussels, Belgium by people living with myasthenia gravis (MG).…
A new article has been published in Neurology and Therapy which specifically discusses the lived experiences of patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). The most notable thing about this article is that…
While myasthenia gravis (MG), an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, can be treated, there is a smaller subset of patients who are treatment-refractory. Those whose condition is not easily treated are thought…
In the company's Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial, biopharmaceutical company Harbour BioMed ("Harbour") sought to understand the impact of batoclimab (HBM9161) on patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). The…
The month of June is here and every year it is recognized as Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. This is a time meant to help spread awareness about myasthenia gravis…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
The China Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has recently granted Harbour BioMed the Breakthrough Therapy designation for batoclimab, a treatment for adults with myasthenia gravis (MG). This designation was created…
A study published in Neurology has discovered a way to improve autoantibody testing in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients. An issue that physicians and patients face is false-positive results for neuromuscular or autoimmune…
Takeda Pharmaceuticals has recently awarded XOMA Corporation $2 million for reaching the next milestone in the development of mezagitamab, a treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to Biospace, XOMA has…
According to a story from PR Newswire, The Autoimmune Registry, Inc. (ARI) has recently released its first ever autoimmune diseases list. This list includes a total of over 150 distinct…
According to a story from Myasthenia Gravis News, a recent report describes the first-ever documented case of a patient developing the ocular variant of myasthenia gravis in connection with COVID-19…
According to Myasthenia Gravis News, researchers recently determined a new therapeutic target for myasthenia gravis (MG): activating a bile acid receptor called TGR5. By activating this bile acid receptor, researchers…
by Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy There was a case report (called Anti-MUSK positive myasthenia gravis with antiLrp-4 and antigen antibodies) released recently that talked about a patient…
Did you know that testing protein levels in our bodies can tell researchers about our health? In some cases, it can even give insight into disease progression and development.…
Happy Friday! Sept. 13-19 is Balance Awareness Week. It's intended to bring attention to balance-related vestibular disorders such as Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine. Looking for ways to help out?…
To determine disease progression and severity, researchers often use biomarkers, a measurable substance that indicates disease state. According to Myasthenia Gravis News, a new study shows that acetylcholine receptor (AChR)…
Happy Friday! Monday, Sept. 7 is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day. DMD is characterized by the inability to make the protein dystrophin in muscles and can result in heart and…
By Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy COVID-19 has flooded headlines daily since it first reared its head in late 2019 and early 2020. Some parts of the world…
By Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue of muscles that are under the patient’s voluntary control. This…
Sometimes, researchers find beneficial medications during clinical trials. Other times, the therapy just falls short. According to Myasthenia Gravis News, the latter is true for Firdapse (amifampridine phosphate). The…
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