Myasthenia gravis
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Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease. It is characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal muscles of the body.[1]
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) collects and disseminates research information related to neurological disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Myasthenia gravis. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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PubMed lists journal articles that discuss Myasthenia gravis. Click on the link to go to PubMed and review citations to these articles.
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides additional information on myasthenia gravis. Click on the link to view this information page.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
3300 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718-3208
Phone: 1-800-FIGHT-MD (1-800-344-4863); 520-529-2000
Fax: 520-529-5300
Email: mda@mdausa.org
Web site: www.mdausa.org
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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
22100 Gratiot Avenue Eastpointe
East Detroit, MI 48201-2227
Toll-free (In the United States): 800-598-4668
Telephone: 586-776-3900
Fax: 586-776-3903
E-mail: aarda@aarda.org
Web site: http://www.aarda.org
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc.
1821 University Ave W.
Suite S256
St. Paul, MN 55104
Toll-free: 800-541-5454
Phone: 651-917-6256
Fax: 651-917-1835
Online E-mail Form: http://www.myasthenia.org/mgfa_contact.cfm
Web site: http://www.myasthenia.org
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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
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RareShare is an online social hub dedicated to patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders. Click on RareShare to learn more.
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ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Myasthenia gravis. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
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