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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MAA MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
September 26, 2020

Anybody who has previously had or currently has a thymoma should take extra care protecting against exposure to COVID 19.

COVID-19 SUGGESTED PRECAUTIONS
March 15, 2020

As people with a chronic illness, particularly inclusive of those who are immune suppressed, the Myasthenia Gravis community should be very familiar with the precautions needed to stay safe from infections.

Friendly Reminder to All Travellers
December 13, 2019

New information about medications that can worsen symptoms in patients suffering from myasthenia gravis (MG) has been published on the MAA website. This list is designed as an aid to assist guiding therapeutic decisions for MG patients and their doctors.

Updated information on drugs to be used with caution with MG
September 7, 2019

New information about medications that can worsen symptoms in patients suffering from myasthenia gravis (MG) has been published on the MAA website. This list is designed as an aid to assist guiding therapeutic decisions for MG patients and their doctors.

Rituximab and the PBS
February 13, 2019

The MAA has written in detail to Health Minister Hunt drawing to his attention the potential benefits of making Rituximab available via the PBS.

Phase Two eNID Project
January 10, 2019

The MAA is now part of the eNID Project Working Group and being kept up to date with progress.

MG Versus Mgen
January 5, 2019

An unfortunate media release occurred in July this year.

Rituximab Questionnaire
January 5, 2019

A questionnaire was made available regarding access to this treatment option.