A Prospective Study of the Incidence of Myasthenia Gravis in the East Midlands of England

Conclusions: Twenty years after the last comprehensive prospective incidence survey of MG in the east of England, we have demonstrated a rising incidence. The greatest increases seen were in patients over 65 years. Given the rigorous study methods employed, future replicate prospective studies from the same region will establish whether these rising figures are due to biological factors, independent of improved case ascertainment.Neuroepidemiology
Source: Neuroepidemiology - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research