Myasthenia gravis is a disorder of the junction between the nerves and the skeletal muscles. The result is that muscles get steadily weaker finally leading to respiratory failure. For almost all patients, current therapies mean that this disease does neither interfere with their daily activities, nor shorten their life.
Disease: Myasthenia Gravis
Last update: May 2005
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Much of the current research into myasthenia gravis involves treatments that target the immune system and the antibodies that cause the disease.
There are also several other theoretical treatment strategies undergoing active investigation.