Brain and Nervous System Videos

Often called "the snowflake disease," MG disrupts the signals between nerves and muscles. What shapes the differences from one person to the next?

Neurologists discuss the next chapter of treatment and diagnosis for MG. They dive into targeted biologics, CAR T-cell therapy, and the role AI will play.

"You can see it," Andrew Harrison says about his wife Marium's MG. "Her eyes would get weak, her voice would get soft." That's when he springs into action.

Learn how AI helps doctors remotely monitor the symptoms of this neuromuscular disorder.

Vanetta Drummer-Fenton started a company providing fitness and nutrition advice to those with MG. But you can do something as simple as writing a letter of support.

Several specialists may work with your neurologist to treat this neuromuscular disorder. The key is having everyone communicate.

How does yoga help soothe the symptoms of this autoimmune disorder?

Advanced therapies focus on parts of the immune system that have gone awry. But can people with MG expect to live symptom-free and quickly?

For Meridith O'Connor, it's about learning both sides: active and remission. For Tasha White, it’s being in sync with her body and giving herself grace.

Whether it’s providing a symptom diary or blocking out misinformation, you should foster open communication with your doctor.

The protein transthyretin can change shape and clump together. Drugs for hATTR with polyneuropathy target this troublemaker.

MG affects each person differently, so treatments are tailored, but the main goals are to control symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

The CAR T clinical trial aims to stop the production of certain antibodies. It works with your immune system and hopefully, could put MG into remission.

Volunteering with the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation and writing a blog about her disease is very therapeutic for Anita Tarlton.

Most doctors don't encounter myasthenia gravis patients, Alexis Rodriguez says. So he started a support group with education in mind.

For Shawna Barnes, MG affects her daily life, but her husband says she’s an example “of what’s possible if you have the right attitude and support.”

Spasticity can improve with therapy and modifications. Here’s how to loosen those rigid muscles.

Try these low-impact moves to increase your range of mobility.

Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?

There are several new treatments on the market for myasthenia gravis, more so than even 3 years ago. Better yet, is remission possible?

Whether it’s you or your child, learn how to spot the signs of this autoimmune disorder. Then follow up with testing.

Caregiving can take a toll physically and emotionally, so take this advice to heart when caring for a loved one with MG.

With a chronic disease like myasthenia gravis, you may see several specialists, from a neurologist and ophthalmologist to a speech therapist.

“I had faith that the medical system would work for me,” Crystal Gayle Dorion says. But six different doctors didn’t take her MG symptoms seriously.

Here are some simple exercises that may help strengthen your muscles and boost your energy.

The fatigue and weakness that go along with myasthenia gravis are particularly challenging if you’re a parent. Here’s how to talk to your child about it.

The No. 1 complaint with this disease is extreme fatigue. Here’s how to conserve your energy, get the rest you need, and reduce stress.

Learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this muscle control disorder.

After a surprising diagnosis of MG, it was important for Melvern McRoberts to continue playing sports, like kayaking and bowling, and to keep his energy up.

Two neurology professors chat with John Whyte, MD, about treatment goals for MG. The newest drugs came to market in just the last 5 years.

Stay ahead of weakness and fatigue with myasthenia gravis by saving energy throughout the day. Test out these strategies and assistive devices.

Are these tumor growths painful? And where do they form?

The goal of treating these benign tumors is twofold, and there’s even a new drug on the market.

Stretching muscles forces them to loosen up. And exercise strengthens them. Here’s why that’s especially important with spasticity.

Treating spasticity uses similar approaches, no matter the disease that’s causing rigid muscles. From pills to surgeries, what are the different options available?

These six things can loosen stiff muscles and help with fluid movement.

Denise Bevernia-Moore talks with her doctor about the latest treatments for MG, practical advice, and clinical trials.

Blogger Ashley Brooks of “Ashley’s Anatomy” shares what it’s like to live with myasthenia gravis in hopes of spreading awareness of this rare disease.

Which foods can help your brain function at its highest potential?

While myasthenia gravis often shows itself in difficulty swallowing or chewing fatigue, there are steps that can be taken to help ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need.

Loss of mobility and changes to facial features can be traumatic. It's important to maintain a sense of normalcy while preparing for the future.

Watch Danielle Rhodes’s journey with myasthenia gravis and how she’s not letting her condition slow her down.

An expert outlines two new, approved treatments that can slow down the progression of this neuromuscular disease.

An expert breaks down four types of SMA and the characteristics of each one.

An expert describes the types of complications she commonly sees as a result of progressive muscle weakness.

An aneurysm happens when the wall of a blood vessel becomes too thin and bulges out -- sometimes so much it bursts -- causing permanent brain damage.