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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Tips for thinking about joining clinical trials
Clinical trials are an important part of the process of testing new medications and treatments to see if they are safe and effective. All medical treatments and devices must be…
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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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A treatment that’s almost too good to be true
Dermatologist Dr. David Fiorentino is excited about the possibilities of cell therapies to treat autoimmune conditions like dermatomyositis (DM). In collaboration with rheumatologists and bone marrow transplant specialists at Stanford…
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