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  • The Forgotten 500K

    The Forgotten 500K

    500,000 people have been forgotten and left behind, unfairly affected by Covid. Many are still shielding, still in isolation. Still unable to work, see friends or hug loved ones. Evusheld offers them the chance to live a more normal and free life. Read more

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Myasthenia and Covid

The Forgotten 500K

The Forgotten 500K

500,000 people have been forgotten and left behind, unfairly affected by Covid. Many are still shielding, still in isolation. Still unable to work, see friends or hug loved ones. Evusheld offers them the chance to live a more normal and free life. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus Information

Information about Coronavirus and shielding. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2020

Updated: 8th November, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Treatment Information COVID-19

Treatment Information COVID-19

For further information on NHS and UK devolved treatments, please click here! Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 12th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

COVID-19 General Guidance

COVID-19 General Guidance

Information and links to country specific general and specific advice for higher risk patients Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 12th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Evusheld Update

Evusheld Update

In March 2022, Evusheld was authorised for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

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  • MHRA Guidance Update - Statins

    MHRA Guidance Update - Statins

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have released new guidance following a small number of reports of myasthenic aggravation in patients taking statins.

  • Fiona Norwood

  • Fiona's Story

    Fiona's Story

    I want to raise as much awareness for myaware as possible, as my pharmacist and diabetic nurse didn't know what myasthenia was. If I see first aiders I always go and chat with them about myasthenia. Most of them have never heard of it either.

  • Efgartigimod: NICE Appraisal Update

    Efgartigimod: NICE Appraisal Update

    Guidance not recommending the use of Efgartigimod on the NHS. Click here to find out more...

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  • Drugs to Avoid

    Drugs to Avoid

    Reactions to drugs are specific to the individual. Nature has made the ignition system very secure.

  • The Extraocular Muscles

    The Extraocular Muscles

    The extraocular muscles are the six muscles that control the movements of the eyes.

  • Ocular Myasthenia

    Ocular Myasthenia

    Ocular myasthenia is a form of myasthenia in which the extraocular muscles, the muscles that control the eyes and eyelids, are easily fatigued and weakened.

  • Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    IVIg is given intravenously into a vein via an infusion pump.

  • Thymectomy Information

    Thymectomy Information

    Find out how a thymectomy can help people with myasthenia gravis.

  • Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. Your own antibodies will attack communications between your brain and muscle movements.

  • Driving

    Driving

    People with myasthenia MUST inform the DVLA that they have the condition.

  • LEMS

    LEMS

    Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune condition. Your antibodies attack the nerve endings and stop muscles contracting causing muscle fatigue.

  • Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.

  • What is myasthenia?

    What is myasthenia?

    The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable.

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