A systematic review of population based epidemiological studies in Myasthenia Gravis

Carr, Aisling; Cardwell, Chris R.; McCarron, Peter O; McConville, John

doi:10.1186/1471-2377-10-46

reviewBMC NeurologyJun 18, 2010GOLD OA

A systematic review of population based epidemiological studies in Myasthenia Gravis

ACAisling Carr CRChris R. Cardwell POPeter O McCarron JMJohn McConville

University of Ulster · Royal Victoria Hospital · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The aim was to collate all myasthenia gravis (MG) epidemiological studies including AChR MG and MuSK MG specific studies. To synthesize data on incidence rate (IR), prevalence rate (PR) and mortality rate (MR) of the condition and investigate the influence of environmental and technical factors on any trends or variation observed.

Methods

Studies were identified using multiple sources and meta-analysis performed to calculate pooled estimates for IR, PR and MR.

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Keywords

Myasthenia gravis
Epidemiology
Medicine
Population
Incidence (geometry)
Demography
Meta-analysis
Veterinary medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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