Karen Alexander: TMA’s 2024 Patient Ambassador Awardee

The Myositis Association (TMA) is thrilled to recognize Karen Alexander, a groundbreaking Black supermodel who was diagnosed with dermatomyositis in 2016. Karen will be honored with TMA’s Heroes in the Fight Patient Ambassador Award on September 7, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. The Myositis Heroes in the Fight Patient Ambassador Award is annually presented by TMA…

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Dermatomyositis: A many-headed monster

The first-ever Externally Led Patient Focused Drug Development  (EL-PFDD) meeting on June 7 offered a critical way for patients and their family members to highlight what life with DM is like.

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More on immune boosting supplements

Our article about immune boosting supplements raised many questions about the effects of herbal products for those who live with myositis. Such products have been heavily promoted in recent years as remedies for all manner of maladies, including viral and other infections such as colds, flu, and COVID 19. While little or no research has…

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Immune boosting supplements can make autoimmunity worse

Immune boosting supplements do have an effect on the immune system, but they can make autoimmune diseases worse. Herbal supplements have become very popular in recent years as individuals seek alternative remedies for a variety of health conditions. Products advertised as “immune boosting” are especially promoted to prevent or treat viral and other infections such…

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