Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms Could Be Relieved By Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) should be considered as a first-line treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) patients who also suffer from anxiety, depression, or insomnia disorders, a new study urges.

The study, “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Psychiatric Comorbidity in a Case of Muscle-Specific Kinase–Positive Myasthenia Gravis,” appeared in the journal The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders.

MG patients frequently have depression and anxiety. Medications usually help, though some patients suffer adverse events. CBT, a type of psychotherapy, can

Relatives Of Myasthenia Gravis Patients Have Higher Risk Of Developing The Disease

Researchers in Taiwan have found that first-degree relatives of individuals with myasthenia gravis have a higher risk of developing the disease. The risk is greater for patients’ siblings, the study found.

The study, “Familial aggregation of myasthenia gravis in affected families: a population-based study,” appeared in the journal Clinical Epidemiology.