Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, a group of muscle diseases that involves inflammation of the muscles and associated tissues.

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Coping With a Difficult Diagnosis: Your Emotions Are Normal

By Claire Sykes | April 23, 2024
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Simply Stated: The Creatine Kinase Test

By Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D. | March 7, 2024
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Simply Stated: Muscle Biopsy

By MDA Staff | February 23, 2024
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Neuromuscular Disease Researcher Doesn’t Let Dermatomyositis Stop Him

By Rebecca Hume | February 12, 2024
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Key Diagnostic Tests for Neuromuscular Diseases

By Jason Henninger | December 15, 2023
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What’s the Difference Between a Clinical and Genetic Diagnosis?

By Jason Henninger | December 15, 2023
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Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 3 Study of Brepocitinib in Adults with Dermatomyositis

By Sujatha Gurunathan | November 16, 2023
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Nutritional Considerations While on Corticosteroids

By MDA Staff | October 12, 2023
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Simply Stated: Elevated Enzymes

By Sharon Hesterlee, Evrim Atas, and Angela Lek | April 6, 2023
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Looking for Answers on Exercise

By Larry Luxner | August 23, 2022