Prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis and the undergoing Research
Prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis and the undergoing Research
Prognosis (Outcome)There is no available treatment that can completely cure myasthenia gravis. However current treatments do allow patients to lead a brighter life. Significant improvement in muscle weakness is possible with therapy. In some cases remission occurs. The ailment may return after some time. Remission periods needn't require treatment.
- Myasthenia is being thoroughly learnt. Some of the chief topics under evaluation are:
- The exact cause of autoimmunity
- The relationship between thymus gland and myasthenia
- Utility of drugs like Methotrexate, Rituximab in the treatment of myasthenia
- Molecular basis of synaptic transmission in the nervous system
- Efficacy of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
References:
- Cecil Medicine, 23rd Ed.
- Harrison's Principles Of Internal Medicine, 17th Edition.
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