Myositis 101
This basic guide to understanding and coping with myositis aims to answer the questions of patients recently diagnosed with inclusion-body myositis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis or juvenile myositis. With a glossary of medical terms, easy-to-understand descriptions of the disease process, treatment and prognosis, this booklet will inform you from diagnosis through treatment, while supplying resources for support and information.
Brochures
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The OutLook
TMA's quarterly newsletter covers topics of interest to those with adult forms of myositis and their families and friends. Find the latest on treatment, coping skills, resources and research, plus advice from fellow patients and events of interest in the myositis community.

If you're a member of The Myositis Association, visit "My TMA" to read past issues of newsletters.
JM Companion
TMA's quarterly newsletter covers topics of interest to those with juvenile forms of myositis and their families and friends. Find the latest on treatment, coping skills, resources and research, plus pages written especially for children and young adults.

If you're a member of The Myositis Association, visit "My TMA" to read past issues of newsletters.
OutLook Extra
TMA's periodic publications focus on special interests such as research, products and new treatments.

Myositis Update
Periodic email bulletins alert members to just-released research, upcoming events and other news of current interest in the myositis community.
Myositis Monitor
Periodic email bulletins alert health professionals about research opportunities, new studies seeking enrollment, treatment recommendations and other news of current interest to health professionals treating myositis patients.






