Organization URL(s)
www.myasthenia.org/
mgfa@myasthenia.org
Other Contact Information
355 Lexington Ave
15th Floor
New York, NY 10017-6603
1-800-541-5454 (Voice - Toll-free)
212-297-2156 (Voice)
212-370-9047 (FAX)
Description
The mission of Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. is to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, to improve treatment options and providing information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs and advocacy. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic neuromuscular, autoimmune disorder that causes varying degrees of weakness involving the voluntary muscles of the body, particularly those that control eye movements, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, coughing, facial expression, breathing and movements of the arms and legs. At present, the cause of myasthenia gravis is unknown, and there is no cure.
Print Resources
Information brochures, patient education materials, and videos are available through the National Office. (Brochures are available in English and Spanish)
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Review Date
Thursday, Dec 11, 2008
