08/05/2021

What does the burden of gMG really mean for patients?

gMG impacts patients’ physical and psychological well-being1,2

Patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) often struggle with activities of daily living because of incomplete symptom control.1

The management of gMG may vary considerably10,11

Because gMG is heterogeneous, it requires individualized treatment approaches. While many patients respond well to commonly used treatments, it may take months to see results, and there are some patients who do not find any symptomatic relief.6,12,13

Existing health conditions may have implications for the management of gMG in some patients. In an observational cohort study designed to determine the impact of comorbidities in patients with gMG, 73% of the 253 patients had comorbidities, such as dyslipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension, which may have contributed to a worsening of their gMG prognosis.14

Find out what the burden of gMG really means and why there is more work to be done. 

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