COVID continues to be a concern if you are immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system because of a medical condition or a treatment for a condition. This is the case if you have myasthenia gravis, and are taking immuno-suppressant medication. The Centers for Disease Control continues to recommenf that those who are immunocompromised or… Read more »
Posts By: Joan Wincentsen
7 Tips for Coping during the Holiday Season
By Maria Zepeda, NBC-HWC, and Julie Rowin, MD The Holiday Season is upon us, and this means a wonderful time for some and a difficult time for many. We are living through times of uncertainty and ambiguity which can feel overwhelming. Here are some suggestions on how to better cope with the challenges we… Read more »
Oct 25: Emerging Therapies Webinar
Register Now! Emerging Therapies for MG Tuesday, October 25, 2022; 6:30pm Central Speaker: Pritikanta Paul, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago After years of research and clinical trials, a number of new therapies for myasthenia gravis have arrived or will do so soon. Instead of suppressing a person’s entire immune system (as with drugs like… Read more »
Archive – Hot Topics
Useful information…at your fingertips. Topic Title Contributor Published Financial assistance for MG patients – Sept 30 2022 Staff 2022 Sept MG Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) Scale Kourosh Rezania, MD 2022 Sept Patient Experience with Pyridostigmine Staff 2022 Sept Update – Myasthenia Gravis and Coronavirus Conquer MG Medical Advisory Board 2020 Dec Myasthenia Gravis and… Read more »
Financial assistance for MG patients – Sept 30 2022
Are medical costs overwhelming you? These programs may provide relief. Click the links to learn about who’s eligible and what each program covers. Status (open/ waitlisting/ closed) is current as of September 30, 2022: The Assistance Fund is accepting new enrollments for individuals who have myasthenia gravis. This program helps with out-of-pocket medical costs. The… Read more »
