Physician-Reported Perspectives on Myasthenia Gravis in the United States: A Real-World Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, debilitating, chronic disorder caused by the production of pathogenic immunoglobulin G autoantibodies against the neuromuscular junction. A lack of real-world studies in rare diseases reflects a relatively limited understanding of the significant unmet needs and burden of disease for patients. We aimed to provide comprehensive real-world insights into the management and burden of MG from treating physicians in the United States (US).

Methods

Data were collected using the Adelphi Real World MG Disease Specific Programme™, a point-in-time survey of physicians and their patients with MG, in the US between March and July 2020. Physician-reported clinical data, including demographics, comorbidities, symptoms, disease history, treatme

SUBMITTER: Mahic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9298707 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature