Myasthenia gravis diagnosis and treatment have come a long way in 50 years. Technological advances have led to more timely and accurate diagnosis, and new and enhanced therapies have improved management of the disorder. Much knowledge has been gained about the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction, the fundamental aspects of the thymus gland and of autoimmunity, and the disorder itself. Despite these advances, however, there is still much to learn.
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Reviewed by the MGF of Illinois Medical Advisory Board, November 2015.
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