James F. Howard Jr, MD, professor of neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explains how nerve and muscle signaling in the neuromuscular junction go awry in myasthenia gravis.

The neuromuscular junction - where nerves and muscle fibers meet - is an essential synapse for muscle contraction and movement. Improper function of these junctions can lead to the development of ...

This week we are going to discuss a topic that we had briefly touched on earlier, the neurologic autoimmune conditions: myasthenia gravis and Lambert Eaton Syndrome (LEMS). To review: Myasthenia ...

New research shows how repetitive nerve stimulation and single fiber electromyography can help diagnose disorders such as myasthenia gravis. A new report highlights the strengths and shortcomings of ...

In a finding that may one day provide treatments for central nervous system diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), researchers in Japan may have discovered a way to smuggle molecules ...

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A: The brain sends/receives electric signals that control/sense different muscles and body functions/sensory signals. These electrical signals travel either directly from the brain to the signal ...

Doctors may use a range of tests to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG), including blood tests, nerve conduction tests, and imaging tests. MG is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the voluntary ...