ACTH has proved to be useful in the treatment of severely ill patients with myasthenia gravis.

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) has been found to improve muscle strength and reduce symptoms in patients with myasthenia gravis, especially those who are experiencing a myasthenic crisis. ACTH works by stimulating the production of cortisol, which has an anti-inflammatory effect and can reduce the immune system's attack on the body's neuromuscular junctions.

ACTH Has Proved to Be Useful in the Treatment of Severely