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Normal Physiology
This section of the website discusses the normal physiology of the neuromuscular juntion and immune system response.
Pathophysiology
This section takes the physiology explained in the "Normal Physiology" section and provides a detailed explanation of what physiological changes occur in MG.
Clinical Repercussions
Clinical repercussions describe the physiological effects of MG both short and long term. Any clinical repercussions in regards to treatments will be included in the treatment section.
Treatment
Treatments for MG depend greatly on the severity of the disease and what muscle groups are involved.
What is myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness ranging from ocular only to multiple muscle groups. This disease is found in approximately 20 out of 100,000 people.[1] This site describes the normal neuromuscular physiology, how it changes with MG, its clinical repercussions and treatment options. Click the sections below to learn more.
MG Review Article
September 2012
This article by Trouth et al gives a great review overview and outlook on MG.
Myasthenia.org
Current
This website is an excellent resource for those wanting to learn about MG and it provides support and connections for MG patients.
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Web Design
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This website was created by Joseph Pearson, a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering, as an assignment for a Physiology course.
