Chronic Conditions

How To Give Blood

Donating blood is essential to community health—and the need for blood is constant. It takes about 10 minutes of your time, but you’ll walk out knowing your donation has the…

Ask ARJ: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Guillain-Barré syndrome (also known as GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to attack the nerves. What causes Guillain-Barré syndrome? The exact cause of GBS…

MGA Virtual Monthly Meet-Up Proudly sponsored by ARJ Infusion Services! There's no better time to get moving! Myasthenia Gravis Association welcomes Michael Pizzato, ACE, OS, NCFI, of MVP Fitness, to…

Ask ARJ: Inflammatory Disorders

Inflammation is the body’s normal response to illness and infection. But sometimes inflammation can be misdirected. Inflammatory disorders develop when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, which results…

December 2021 Community Events

MGA Mid-Missouri Virtual Support Group Proudly sponsored by ARJ Infusion Services! Enjoy a unique virtual presentation with Myasthenia Gravis Association featuring special guest Donna Whittaker. You may recognize Donna from…

Ask ARJ: Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) Education

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a genetic disorder that causes people to develop frequent infections. Since people with CVID struggle with weak immune systems, they are treated with medical care…

Ask ARJ: Multiple Sclerosis Education

Learn about multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord, also known as the central nervous system. What causes MS? The exact cause of MS…

November 2021 Community Events

MGA St. Louis Support Group Proudly sponsored by ARJ Infusion Services! Myasthenia Gravis Association invites you to gather for a socially distanced support group with your friends in St. Louis.…

Ask ARJ: Von Willebrand Disease

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder that causes a person’s blood to not clot properly. Blood contains proteins that help the blood clot—and one of these proteins is…

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Dental Health for Children with Bleeding Disorders

Children’s teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and a healthy smile is important to a child’s self-esteem. Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical to maintaining good…