Myasthenia Gravis

Understanding Myasthenia Gravis, including pathophysiology and causes. Also features Myasthenia Gravis symptoms (and crisis!), as well as diagnosis and treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Myasthenia Gravis?
0:19 Myasthenia Gravis Pathophysiology
1:38 Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms
3:44 Myasthenia Gravis Causes
4:30 Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis 
6:15 Myasthenia Gravis Treatment

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Myasthenia Gravis”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/238
2. National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke - “Myasthenia Gravis”. Available at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/myasthenia-gravis
3. Rubin, M - MSD Manual Pro (2024) - “Myasthenia Gravis”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/peripheral-nervous-system-and-motor-unit-disorders/myasthenia-gravis
4. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Of America - “Cautionary Drugs”. Available at https://myasthenia.org/living-with-mg/mg-emergency-preparedness/cautionary-drugs/
5. Phillips, D. W (2016) - “Pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis: update on disease types, models, and mechanisms**”.** Available at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4926737/
6. MyastheniaGravis.Com - Available at https://myasthenia-gravis.com/

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