86-Year-Old Figure Skater Returns After 54-Year Break
After myasthenia gravis forced her off the ice at 24, one woman waited 54 years to hear she was in remission. At 78, she laced up her skates again and hasn't stopped since.
Myasthenia Gravis — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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Woman's Rare Disease Leads to Autoimmune Breakthrough
A 26-year-old Chicago woman with a rare autoimmune disorder donated her thymus for research and helped scientists discover why some patients relapse after treatment. The finding could lead to more targeted therapies without harsh side effects.
New Drug Shows Early Control for Eye Muscle Weakness
A groundbreaking treatment called Vyvgart is giving hope to people with ocular myasthenia gravis, a chronic condition causing drooping eyelids and double vision. The therapy works fast, showing improvements in just four weeks.