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More patients with myasthenia gravis who were treated with the investigational agent efgartigimod achieved a sustained improvement in a scale of activities of daily living compared with patients who were given placebo, a researcher reported.
Of patients with generalized myasthenia gravis and anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR-Ab) positivity in a phase III study, 67.7% receiving efgartigimod achieved at least a 2-point improvement in their Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score after the first cycle of treatment, compared with 29.7% of those receiving placebo (
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UCB showcases new research at the 73rd American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting to demonstrate broad neurology leadership and future portfolio
- UCB reinforces commitment to delivering increased patient value by presenting latest research findings in epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, and Parkinson s disease
- Nine scientific presentations illustrate UCB s dedication to neurology and highlight the importance of gathering patient insight to transform patient experience
- UCB will also host a virtual symposium to discuss the clinical features of rare autoimmune neuromuscular diseases such as generalized myasthenia gravis, held on Tuesday, April 20, 09:00 - 10:00 ET
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disease that impairs the transmission of nerve signals to muscles, causing temporary weakness of affected muscles. While treatment is complex, recently updated guidelines have added to the understanding of MG and are improving approaches to treatment.
January 25, 2021
Joseph B. Green, 73, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, with his devoted wife Nancy Belfer Green and his family by his side. Joe was born in Wilmington Sept. 11, 1947, to Fluff and Harold Green.
He graduated from P.S. duPont High School class of 1965, Dickinson College in 1969, and received his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University Law School in 1972.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Nancy; adoring children, Jeffrey (Kara) Green of Connecticut, Daniel (Candi) Green of Maryland, Melissa Azlant Schneider (Randy) of Ohio, and Samuel Azlant (Monique) of California; treasured grandchildren, Alison and Amanda Green, Dovid, Zev, and Binny Green, Joshua and Leah Schneider, and Madison Rubio and Phynn Azlant; sisters, Vicki Green and Suzi Voorhees; and brother, Tom Green.