Myasthenia gravis

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Psychologist
gptkbp:associatedWith thymectomy
thymoma
gptkbp:canLeadTo respiratory failure
myasthenic crisis
gptkbp:causedBy autoimmune response
gptkbp:demographics 1 in 5,000
gptkbp:diseaseResistance electromyography
gptkbp:encouragesParticipationIn young adults
women
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy 1895
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myasthenia gravis
gptkbp:impact muscle strength
immunosuppressants
anticholinesterase medications
gptkbp:isCounteredBy quality of life
stress
work performance
surgery
social interactions
infection
daily activities
gptkbp:isManagedBy counseling
patient education
support groups
physical therapy
supportive care
lifestyle changes
monoclonal antibodies
corticosteroids
exercise programs
medication adherence
dietary adjustments
plasmapheresis
intravenous_immunoglobulin
gptkbp:isUsedFor gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
blood tests
multiple sclerosis
clinical examination
rheumatoid arthritis
other autoimmune diseases
lupus
thyroid disorders
gptkbp:reduces men
older adults
gptkbp:researchFocus genetic factors
treatment efficacy
pathophysiology
thymus gland
autoantibodies
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
muscle weakness