Meet with the Researchers Behind Two New Exciting JM Drugs
Hear directly from the researchers behind two exciting new treatments for juvenile myositis. Learn details of the new treatments and what these drugs could mean for you and your child with JM.
Treatment Plans for Juvenile Myositis
A treatment plan is based on many factors, including the severity and expression of the juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Each case is different and the symptoms can change over time.
What Parents Should Know About IVIg (Intra-Venous ImmunoGlobulin)
Important Information for Parents to Know About IVIg (Intra-Venous ImmunoGlobulin)
IVIG: What Families Need to Know
Learn about IVIG (immunoglobulin therapy administered by vein). This session features Dr. Fatma Dedeoglu of Boston Children’s Hospital, Huub Kreuwel PhD, of Octapharma Plasma, and patient advocate, Michelle Vogel, of CSI Pharmacy.
How Important is Exercise for JM Patients While on the Path to Recovery and Remission?
Sue Maillard, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Pediatric Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pain Juvenile myositis patients and parents of children with JM often ask how important exercise is while on the path to recovery and remission. That question was recently addressed beautifully at the Global Conference on Myositis presentation by physical therapist Sue Maillard, a foremost expert, clinical […]
Auto-Antibodies in Juvenile Myositis
This webinar will introduce you to the concept of Myositis Specific Antibodies, or MSAs. The webinar is presented by Sara Sabbagh, D.O., Clinical Fellow, Muscle Disease Unit at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The Importance of Exercise in Juvenile Myositis
Explore the importance of exercise in the management of juvenile myositis. Presented by Sue Maillard, a specialist physiotherapist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
Understanding Second-Line Treatments and Side Effects
Overall, treating JM aims to treat an overactive immune system. Ways to treat an inappropriately overactive immune system include the following: immunosuppression, or reducing the activity of the immune system, which comes with a risk of infection, and immunomodulation, or reducing the activity of the immune system. Medications for initial treatment or induction include steroids, […]
Understanding Treatments and Side Effects
Understanding treatments and side effects with Dr. Megan Curran and Dr. Hanna Kim. Including current and future treatment strategies, immune system overview, steroids and other medications, and more.
An Educational Resource and Exercise Video for Children and Their Parents
This video features stretching exercises that are an important part of rehabilitation for JM patients. The video was created for Muscular Dystrophy patients, but is still applicable for JM patients.