concept   myasthenia gravis

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) Eastern countries (1) Western countries (1) Western medicine (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 myasthenia gravis Eastern countries Myasthenia gravis is less prevalent in Eastern countries, where traditional medicine, including herbal remedies and acupuncture, is commonly used. 4
2 myasthenia gravis Western countries Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder primarily affecting women under 40 and men over 60 in Western countries, treated with immunosuppressants and steroids. 4
3 myasthenia gravis Western medicine Western medicine views myasthenia gravis as an autoimmune neuromuscular disease treatable with medication, immunosuppressants, or surgery. 1