By Dorothy Vetrano I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis (DM) almost four years ago. Since my journey began, I’ve learned a few coping strategies but it all boils down to one…
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NIH hosts visit for people with myositis
By Lindsay Key People living with myositis learned about research to advance understanding and treatment of the disease during presentations and a tour of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
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Celebrating World Myositis Day: The Myositis Association of Australia
In recognition of World Myositis Day (September 21), we are highlighting the stories of some of our overseas members. Your financial support enables TMA to help people in other countries who…
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Celebrating World Myositis Day: Myositis Africa
My name is Cynthia Ikediashi. I reside in Lagos, Nigeria. Early in 2009, while in my third year at the university, I started experiencing weakness in my arms, thighs, and…
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Celebrating our Myositis Connection: Reflections on TMA’s 2024 International Annual Patient Conference
By Stanford Erickson Two women were, for me, like celebratory bookends to The Myositis Association’s International Annual Patient Conference in Baltimore September 6-8, 2024. One was the opening Friday night…
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