During the 2024 Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) that took place in Pittsburgh in March, a group of global myositis patient organizations, led by TMA, wanted to be sure the patient’s voice was heard throughout the scientific sessions. Eli worked with TMA to tell his harrowing story of going from healthy to nearly dying from…
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David Quay was in his early 50’s and working at Home Depot when he noticed climbing ladders was becoming harder. Soon after, he began falling down without warning. “One time I fell backwards in the hall and put my head right through the drywall.” He was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM) 12 years ago….
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Our article about immune boosting supplements raised many questions about the effects of herbal products for those who live with myositis. Such products have been heavily promoted in recent years as remedies for all manner of maladies, including viral and other infections such as colds, flu, and COVID 19. While little or no research has…
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During the 2024 Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) that took place in Pittsburgh in March, a group of global myositis patient organizations, led by TMA, wanted to be sure the patient’s voice was heard throughout the scientific sessions. This video was included in the presentation by Dr. Kendrea Garand from the University of Pittsburgh to…
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By Theresa Curry She was a successful artist, both critically and financially, she started businesses, taught others how to start businesses, brokered real estate, developed high-end subdivisions, and owned a business management firm. All these were minor battles, mere projects compared to the challenges Betty Curry faced at 64 years old when she was diagnosed…
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