Comparative study of Japanese nationwide epidemiological studies of myasthenia gravis using datasets of 2006 and 2018
These findings underscore notable shifts in the clinical characteristics and, particularly, the treatment strategies for MG in Japan over the twelve-year interval. This information is crucial for informing future patient care protocols and healthcare policy development in the management of MG. We emphasize the importance of conducting regular nationwide epidemiological surveys to monitor the evolving landscape of MG and its treatment continuously.
Authors
- Kazuo Iwasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1773-0619)
- Satoshi Kuwabara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4716-8578)
- Hiroaki Yoshikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6350-5183)
- Yasunari Sakai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5747-8692)
- Nagato Kuriyama
- Makoto Matsui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1652-4533)
- Yutaka Furukawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4585-2437)
- Yosikazu Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6654-1481)
- Hiroyuki Murai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1612-1440)
- Yoshiko Nomura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6021-0542)
- Yumi Adachi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4413-8284)
Institutions
- Kanazawa University (JP)
- Kyushu University (JP)
- Chiba University (JP)
- Utsunomiya University (JP)
- Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University (JP)
- Kanazawa Medical Center (JP)
- Tochigi Prefectural Police (JP)
- Akebono Clinic (JP)
- Houju Memorial Hospital (JP)
- International University of Health and Welfare (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334041
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39