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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2984327/ [last accessed November 2023]
Ice Pack Test
It might sound strange, but the ice pack test is a successful way to diagnose people with Myasthenia Gravis. By cooling the muscles affected by MG, doctors have discovered temporary improvements to a patient's muscle strength. For the condition Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, the test is very simple with the medical professional placing a cooling eye pack over the eyes. If the eyes respond well and eye movement improves in the short term, this can help in the differentiation of MG from other conditions.