Myasthenia Gravis Educational Series
Myasthenia Gravis Educational Series

Myasthenia Gravis Educational Series

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Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia and a member of the M/SAB is producing a series of patient oriented podcasts for MGFA with information on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of MG. Watch here for future podcasts. As always, consult with your physician directly before making any medical decisions.

Recent Episodes

Medications used in Myasthenia Gravis: The Patient Perspective
MAY 2, 2012
Medications used in Myasthenia Gravis: The Patient Perspective
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What the patient and caregiver should know about prescription drugs and MG
APR 2, 2012
What the patient and caregiver should know about prescription drugs and MG
Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia talks with Dr. Gil Wolfe from the University of Texas Southwestern and with Dr. James Howard from the University of North Carolina. The participants discuss the use and management of drugs used for other conditions in the context of a diagnosis of MG. They discuss which drugs are best to avoid, if possible, and offer advice on how patients and families can work with clinicians to navigate through the list of potentially dangerous drugs.
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Top 5 lists of what a patient needs to know about living with MG
APR 2, 2012
Top 5 lists of what a patient needs to know about living with MG
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A discussion about therapies for MG
APR 2, 2012
A discussion about therapies for MG
Added February 2011
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A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part II: Review of the cause of MG, brief overview of treatments and a discussion about vaccines and MG
APR 2, 2012
A brief overview of myasthenia gravis, part II: Review of the cause of MG, brief overview of treatments and a discussion about vaccines and MG
Dr. Ted Burns from the University of Virginia talks with Dr. Don Sanders from Duke University and with Dr. Bob Pascuzzi from Indiana University. The participants review the cause of MG (autoimmune), briefly introduce the topic of treatment (which will be discussed in more detail in another MGFA podcast) and talk about the safety of vaccines for patients with MG.
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