Compared to current therapies, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy can not just suppress the immune system, but partially reset it, interrupting the loop of chronic inflammation and tissue…
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TMA awards nearly half a million dollars in myositis research grants
The Myositis Association (TMA) recognizes that the best hope for a cure for myositis diseases lies in research. Since 2002, TMA’s annual research grants program has approved 68 projects totaling nearly…
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Shawna’s top 10 tips for the newly diagnosed
When you’ve just been diagnosed with a rare, debilitating, chronic condition, it can be hard to find your footing. The whole terrain seems to be different, unfamiliar, confusing. Here are…
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Myositis research awards bring hope to those with rare diseases
Since 2002, The Myositis Association’s annual research funding program has awarded nearly $8.2 million in research support. We are pleased to announce our 2024 grant awards, funding disease-specific projects in…
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Tips for thinking about joining clinical trials
Clinical trials are an important part of the process of testing new medications and treatments to see if they are safe and effective. All medical treatments and devices must be…
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