By Jim Shea My journey with myositis began in the summer of 2024. I started having trouble getting out of chairs, climbing steps, and even swallowing. At first, I didn’t…
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Research Sheds Light on the Mental Health Journey in Myositis
Living with myositis is not only a physical challenge—it is deeply emotional. New research presented at the 2026 Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) by TMA and in partnership with Keenova…
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Exploring the “Power Plants” in JDM
Christian Lood, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Washington. He was awarded a grant through TMA’s Research Grants Program for a project…
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Resources for an Emergency Can Make a Critical Difference
For individuals living with myositis, a trip to the emergency room (ER) can be especially challenging. Symptoms can be complex, rare, and unfamiliar to many healthcare providers who don’t usually…
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TMA allows me to vent with people who really understand
Terry Anderson is from South Dakota and loves travel. When he retired, his dream was to tour the world with his wife, Bitsy, and they did. They loved seeing Russia,…
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