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NDIS SECOND STAGE
February 28, 2021

In the latest partner event with Rare Voices Australia, the MAA has participated in a forum to discuss how the NDIS is functioning for people with rare disease.

MAA SEEKING VICTORIANS RECEIVING THERAPEUTIC PLASMA EXCHANGE
January 29, 2021

The Myasthenia Alliance Board are seeking out Victorians who access Therapeutic Plasma Exchange as a regular or intermittent treatment option to help them better understand patient experiences.

MAA 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT
January 29, 2021

The Myasthenia Alliance Australian 2019-2020 Annual Report is available.

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.