Myasthenia Gravis (MS) Websites

 

Myasthenia Gravis (MS) Websites

1.  https://www.mda.org/disease/myasthenia-gravis

·       This webpage is owned by the Muscular Dystrophy Association that general information about Myasthenia Gravis, as well as research, care services, ways to get involved, and personal stories of families living with MG.

2.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myasthenia-gravis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352036

·       The Mayo Clinic website gives an overview of MG, including symptoms & causes, diagnosis & treatment. They also provide educational resources to site visitors.

3.  https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/myasthenia-gravis/

·       The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a website with resources for various disorders with disease information, standard treatment therapies, resources for clinicians, and ways to get involved.

4. https://www.myastheniagravis.org/about-mg/what-is-mg/

·       Conquer Myasthenia Gravis Foundation website provides disease education and resources for patients with MG (e.g., MG terms and MG questions), the latest research, and donation options.

5.  https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/myasthenia-gravis

·       This is A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health that contains a list of health topics from A to Z. The Myasthenia Gravis page has information regarding disease causes, signs & symptoms, and disease management. Visitors can also subscribe to receive Publications email updates.

6.  https://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders/myasthenia-gravis/

·       The Brain Foundation is the largest, independent funder of brain and spinal injury research in Australia. This website shares a full description of MG, treatment, prognosis, and supporting organizations.

7.  https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/myasthenia-gravis-a-to-z

·       Harvard Health Publishing provides health articles on various topics as well as subscriptions for women’s health and men’s health, mind & mood, pain, and heart health. Readers can subscribe to digital articles.

8.  https://www.webmd.com/brain/understanding-myasthenia-gravis-treatment#1

·       The WebMD website shares information on MG diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.  There are additional resources on a variety of health topics and optional subscription to articles by topic.

9.  https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Myasthenia-Gravis-Fact-Sheet

·       National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke provides Myasthenia Gravis facts from symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and current research. The website also shares contact information of organizations that promoted MG awareness.

10. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17252-myasthenia-gravis-mg-

·       The Cleveland Clinic website provides health news and a health library of diseases and conditions. There is general information about Myasthenia Gravis, including management and treatment.

From the list of websites, I have gathered knowledge about Myasthenia Gravis that helps me understand the disease more. It is an autoimmune disease. It targets the communication point between the nerve and muscle (called the “neuromuscular junction.”). In MG, antibodies block, alter, or destroy the neurotransmitter receptors on muscle tissue. Since the muscles can’t receive the signal to contract, people with myasthenia become weak. It’s estimated that there are two to seven people in every 10,000 that have MG. MG occurs in all ethnic groups throughout the world, and in both genders. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it most commonly affects women under age 40, and men over age 60, but it can occur at any age.