The first-ever ILD Day is happening on Wednesday, Sept. 15!
Working Together to Raise Awareness of Interstitial Lung Disease The first-ever ILD Day will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 to drive awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD). There are more than 200 types of interstitial lung disease, and more than 250,000 Americans are living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and ILD. Those with some…
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2021 DMV Fun Fit Flex
Because of your generosity and participation in 2021 DMV FUN FIT FLEX, The Myositis Association was able to present grant funding of over $13,700 to benefit the work of our partner, the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center! When we come together, we can make a huge difference! FUN FIT FLEX is still accepting donations through December…
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Today is National Myositis Awareness Day
On September 25, 2006, the US House of Representatives approved the goals and ideals of a “National Myositis Awareness Day” to be observed on September 21. The proclamation endorsing National Myositis Awareness Day capped a years-long effort by The Myositis Association. Today, many states and localities across the country recognize and celebrate the day with…
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FDA Approves Octapharma’s Octagam® 10% for Adult Dermatomyositis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Octapharma USA for Octagam® 10% the first and only intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) to be indicated for the treatment of adult dermatomyositis! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Octapharma USA for Octagam® 10% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)], the first and only intravenous…
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