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COVID-19 VACCINATION QUESTIONS?
January 9, 2021

The consensus of the Doctors is that ALL patients with Myasthenia should be vaccinated.

UPDATE ON RITUXIMAB
September 26, 2020

A Parliamentary Inquiry has commenced into new drugs and novel medical technologies.

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.

ARE YOU GETTING THE BEST SUPPORT POSSIBLE FROM THE AVAILABLE ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES?
July 11, 2020

This research will help us develop educational and advocacy materials for people with Myasthenia Gravis to receive allied health services.

CURRENT RESEARCH TRENDS AND HOW WE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE!
July 11, 2020

It is critical that we, as a community, embrace the on-line survey approach to learning more about MG.

IMPORTANT MAA SURVEY
April 27, 2020

The MAA Board urges people to complete a very short survey. It will help ensure more equitable access to treatments. Thank you in anticipation.

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.

RARE DISEASE DAY – 29 FEBRUARY, 2020
February 28, 2020

Susan White, MAA President, is delighted to be attending the Parliamentary Event to be held in Canberra, on Wednesday, February 26th in celebration of Rare Diseases Day.

National Strategic Action Plan for Rare Diseases
February 21, 2020

Susan White, MAA President, is delighted to be attending the Parliamentary Event to be held in Canberra, on Wednesday, February 26th in celebration of Rare Diseases Day.

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.