FDA Approves argenx’s Vyvgart for Treatment of gMG

On Dec. 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to efgartigimod (Vyvgart) for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults who test positive for the anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody. To date, Vyvgart is the second disease modifying drug approved to treat gMG. Vyvgart will be made available in the United States . . .

Read More

Research Study Alert: Study of New Device for use in Adolescents Living with Autoimmune Neuromuscular Conditions

Researchers at Worrell are seeking adolescents (ages 12 – 17) with the following conditions: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myasthenia gravis (gMG), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOG-AD), or autoimmune encephalitis (AE), to participate in a research study to test the safety and efficacy of a new syringe device being developed to administer a drug to . . .

Read More