MyoCon! Rate increases on August 28th!Each year, TMA awards research funding to support innovative investigations to improve understanding and treatment of myositis diseases. Dr. Thomas Lloyd recently completed such a project in which he and…
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In Memoriam: Madeline Shriver “Madge” Franklin
Madge Franklin, 89, died April 23, 2026, in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with Haswell, her husband of 68 years, holding her hand, and her family by her side. The myositis community…
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The Peptide Craze: Promise, Peril, and the Need for Caution
In recent years, “peptides” have become a big buzzword in health and wellness circles. Promoted by influencers, biohackers, and even some clinics, these compounds are marketed as solutions for everything…
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GCOM Advances Myositis Research, Centering Patient Voices
The Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) 2026, held March 23–26 in Lisbon, brought together researchers, clinicians, patient organizations, and people living with myositis from around the world. This was the…
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In Memoriam: Remembering Rare Disease Advocate Jenneh Rishe
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jenneh Rishe—a powerful advocate, a fierce source of hope, and a beloved member of our chronic disease and myositis communities. Jenneh dedicated…
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