Family News

Family News

The Cure JM Foundation produces a monthly newsletter with the latest news and updates about Juvenile Myositis. Please click below to read past issues of the Family News.

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Family News: July 2024

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Family News: December 2023

Family News: November 2023

What is Juvenile Myositis?

Juvenile myositis, including juvenile dermatomyositis and juvenile polymyositis, is a group of rare and life-threatening autoimmune diseases, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.

Getting the Diagnosis. Megan Curran, MD

Getting the Diagnosis

It often takes a bit of time for children with juvenile myositis (JM) to get a proper diagnosis. This is due to the fact that

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