Posts Tagged: myasthenia

Update – Myasthenia Gravis and Coronavirus

Last reviewed January 3, 2021 Individuals who have myasthenia gravis may be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness.  With this in mind, Conquer MG’s Medical Advisory Board continues to review recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and offers these general guidelines. Please note this is not intended to be a substitute… Read more »

Most Popular: Exercise, Nutrition, MG Treatment, Vision

Exercise fitness and treatments with MG

Check out these resources for often-asked-about MG topics. *Our favorites are noted with an asterisk. Exercise and MG *MG Wellness: Myasthenia Gravis and Exercise, June 2020. “If your MG has stabilized, exercise can be part of your recovery,” notes Julie Rowin, MD. She and Julie Hossack, certified fitness instructor, explain how to gradually resume exercise… Read more »

Webinar: MyRealWorld MG Study – Nov 12

Learn about an innovative research study Webinar: Thursday, November 12 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Time Speakers Katherine Perez argenx Head, Global Patient Advocacy & Policy   Lisa Carfangnini Guererro MG Patient and Owner of Lake Street Bean, Grayslake IL   MyRealWorld MG is an international two-year study that looks at the impact of… Read more »

Myasthenia Gravis and Telemedicine

Telehealth tips

Recap: Conquer MG Webinar – August 30, 2020 In mid-March 2020, the U.S. Congress approved emergency use of telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This allows patients to receive medical care from their homes through the use of smartphones, tablets or computers. Rabia Malik, MD, recently explained to the Conquer MG audience how… Read more »

Sept 30 Webinar: Telemedicine and Myasthenia Gravis

Telehealth tips

Join us for this informative Webinar and Q&A Session Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2:00pm to 2:45pm, Central time (3pm Eastern, 1pm Mountain, 12pm Pacific) Speaker – Rabia Malik, MD Dr. Malik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center. She is the Director of both the MDA Care Center… Read more »