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Our Policy for Making Research Grants

Our Policy for Making Research Grants

Learn more about applying for research funding with myaware. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2017

Updated: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Kajal Mansha

Advice from fellow practitioners

Advice from fellow practitioners

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Published: 8th October, 2017

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Chris Millard

Request Resources

Request Resources

Materials to give to newly diagnosed patients. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2022

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ABN Management Guidelines

ABN Management Guidelines

Guidelines to help physicians manage myasthenia. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 15th November, 2022

Author:

Anaesthetic and Myasthenia

Anaesthetic and Myasthenia

Information for people about anaesthetics and myasthenia. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2017

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

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Latest

  • 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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