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Navigating Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Unraveling the Long-Term Efficacy and Convenience of Ravulizumab (Poster Hall) - Feb 16, 2024 - Abstract #MDA2024MDA_578; This case series suggests Ravulizumab as a potential chronic treatment for AChR ab-positive MG, with extended 7-8-week convenient infusion intervals, symptom-free intervals, stabilizing symptoms, and improving MG-ADL scores. We noted decreased exacerbations and no significant adverse effects; however, continuous monitoring is essential.
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The proportion experiencing depression during this early-phase was higher than the US GP average, but lower than previous MG estimates. Understanding the depression trajectory, potential triggers, and impacts can inform health care providers and caregivers to provide early, interventional mental health support.
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Involving patients in the design of research is crucial in understanding how to ensure outcomes are patient-centric with a reasonable study burden. Insights from this innovative research design directly impacted the development of a large, global RW study, thus supporting recruitment goals, adherence to the study protocol, and the overall success and relevance of this research to patients with gMG.
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MG identification relied on billing diagnoses and was limited primarily to Medicaid and commercially insured patients, therefore older patients are likely underrepresented. However, the validity of the datasets used in this analysis give particular strength to the prevalence, incidence, and demographics observed in this study, which support the need for continued research in MG.
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The first BWS exercise assessed preferences across 4 different treatment profiles (eg, similar to: ravulizumab, eculizumab, efgartigimod intravenous and subcutaneous, or zilucoplan). Patients with gMG preferred treatments with less frequent dosing schedules and consistent disease control, and consistent disease control was considered the most important attribute when choosing a therapy.
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The Patient Experience in Myasthenia Gravis: A Survey of 109 Individuals Regarding Their Care Journey (Poster Hall) - Feb 16, 2024 - Abstract #MDA2024MDA_442; Many patients experienced diagnostic delays and therapeutic side effects that lead to discontinuation or impeded daily function. Improvements in clinical perceptions/communication, access to specialized care, and expanded therapies are needed to improve quality-of-life in this population.
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Machine learning models demonstrated strong capabilities in predicting clinical diagnoses and outcomes with high accuracy and sensitivity. Conclusion Our findings highlight the potential of BioDigit Speech as a valuable tool to aid in identifying and tracking multiple neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.
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P=N/A, N=500, Recruiting, Conclusion Our findings highlight the potential of BioDigit Speech as a valuable tool to aid in identifying and tracking multiple neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. Trial primary completion date: Feb 2024 --> Feb 2025
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P=N/A, N=20, Active, not recruiting, Trial completion date: Jan 2025 --> Sep 2025 Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2024
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P=N/A, N=30, Recruiting, Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2024 Trial completion date: Sep 2023 --> Aug 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2023 --> Jun 2024
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Trial completion date, Trial primary completion date, CAR T-Cell Therapy: Descartes-08 CAR-T Cells in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (MG) (clinicaltrials.gov) - Feb 15, 2024 P2, N=30, Recruiting, Trial completion date: Sep 2023 --> Aug 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2023 --> Jun 2024 Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2025
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Enrollment change: Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Neurologic Autoimmune Diseases (clinicaltrials.gov) - Feb 15, 2024 P2, N=53, Active, not recruiting, Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Mar 2025 N=80 --> 53
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Journal: Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn)-A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Autoimmune Disease (Pubmed Central) - Feb 14, 2024 As one example, the administration of an FcRn inhibitor, efgartigimod, reduced IgG and anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody levels in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), and improved Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living score in the phase III trial...Since FcRn inhibitors have just begun to be used in clinical practice, it is important to accumulate real-world data regarding their efficacy and safety. (Received August 21, 2023; Accepted October 6, 2023; Published February 1, 2024).
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Journal: Novel uses of complement inhibitors in myasthenia gravis-Two case reports. (Pubmed Central) - Feb 9, 2024 The effect of complement inhibition on cancer outcomes of ICI therapy is unknown. A possible biologic basis for complement inhibitors in reducing irAEs of ICI, especially in the presence of underlying autoimmune disease, merits evaluation.
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