Gender differences in clinical outcomes in myasthenia gravis: A prospective cohort study

Abstract

Introduction/Aims: It is uncertain whether clinical outcomes differ between male and female patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) while receiving standard clinical care. Methods: In a prospective cohort study of 107 patients with MG receiving standard of care from 2012 to 2019, the Quantitative MG (QMG), the MG Composite (MGC), the MG Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL), and the MG Quality of Life 15-Items (QOL15) were determined. Clinical outcomes were analyzed in relation to gender. Results: Mean follow-up time was 4.8 (±0.4) y, and 70 patients completed all follow-up assessments. Patients improved on all clinical scores: QMG -1.8 (P