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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TMA year in review: Reader favorites from the blog
As the TMA blog reflects, 2024 was a busy and exciting year for TMA! We published 45 posts, including 15 personal stories from members sharing how they live their best…
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