The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America will hold its annual national conference April 25-27, 2012. The conference will take place at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. There are an number of great speakers scheduled who will cover a variety of topics that are of interest to Myasthenia Gravis patients and their families. For more information […]
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation – Northwest Texas Chapter
EVENTS November 18, 2011
If you are in Northwest Texas and you or one of your family members has Myasthenia Gravis here is an excellent resource for you. The Northwest Texas Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America has information on local support groups and personal stories of life with Myasthenia Gravis. To visit the Web site, click […]
10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium
EVENTS October 17, 2011
Mark your calendars for the 10th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium! The Symposium will take place on February 7-10, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Kyoto, Japan. There will be talks and forums to discuss the treatment of and research of Kawasaki Disease.
Don’t forget to sign up to walk in a Myasthenia Gravis Walk!
EVENTS August 29, 2011
Lace up your walking shoes and help the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America reach and surpass their fundraiser goal by walking in one of the 2011 Fall Walks! There is still time left so find a walk close to you. Here are the Fall Walk locations: + Phoenix, AZ + Los Angeles County, CA + […]
NEW Myasthenia Gravis Support Groups in the North Carolina!
EVENTS August 17, 2011
There are several new Myasthenia Gravis support groups with upcoming meetings in the next week or so. The Durham/Chapel Hill Support Group will meet on the third Saturday of every month starting August 20. The group will meet at the Southwest Regional Library in Durham. For information please call the Carolinas Chapter MGFA – (877) […]
Myasthenia Gravis and Physical Therapy
WELLNESS & FOOD June 24, 2011
Livestrong.com recently published a great article titled “Physical Therapy For Myasthenia Gravis“. Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by muscle weakness during physical activity so it is important you discuss any changes to your exercise routine with your doctor. The topics in this article include different exercises for your muscles as well as breathing exercises and techniques. […]
Lupus: An Overview
MEDICAL NEWS June 15, 2011
Lupus, an autoimmune disorder that currently affects almost 2 million Americans, is characterized as a hyperactive immune disorder, which causes an attack on normal, healthy tissue and results in inflammation, swelling, and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart and lungs. Systemi Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a more severe type of the disease […]
Myasthenia Gravis National Conference
EVENTS April 29, 2011
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America will hold the 2011 National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland May 4-6. The conference will be held at the Tremont Plaza Hotel. There is a great list of speakers and will be attended by patients and families. For more information please click here.
Diet Recommendations for People with Myasthenia Gravis
WELLNESS & FOOD September 10, 2010
Livestrong.com featured a great article about dietary suggestions for people living with Myasthenia Gravis. Some of the things to consider are: smaller meal size, increased potassium intake and foods that ease inflammation. You should always talk to your doctor before changing your diet. Click here to check it out.
Diabetic Patients Considering IVIg Treatment
MEDICAL NEWS July 27, 2010
Like other autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can be treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIg, therapy. Of course, with every specific disorder, there are precautions that should be taken in order for the treatment to work most effectively. Considerations: There are a few considerations […]