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Quarterly JM Medical News

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The Cure JM Foundation produces a quarterly newsletter with the latest news, educational opportunities, and research updates about Juvenile Myositis. Please click below to read past issues of the Quarterly Medical Newsletter.

February 2025

October 2024

May 2024

January 2024

September 2023

April 2023

January 2023

September 2022

May Virtual Symposium 2024, Clinicians

Cure JM May 2024 – Virtual Symposium

The Cure JM Clinical Care Network hosted our second quarterly virtual symposium of 2024, “Juvenile Dermatomyositis – Advances in Clinical Care, Basic Research, and Translational Studies.” World-leading researchers and clinicians presented sessions on various topics, with the primary goal of enhancing the overall patient and provider experience through collaboration and best practice sharing.

Emotional Health Web

Emotional Health Recognized as Vital Component of JDM Care

Caring for a child with juvenile myositis (JM) goes beyond managing flares and medications—it means supporting their whole well-being, including mental and emotional health. Research shows that children with chronic illnesses like JM are at a significantly higher risk for anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. These challenges can affect not just day-to-day life, but also treatment outcomes and long-term health

Skin Disease, Victoria Werth

Skin Disease for Clinicians

Dr. Victoria Werth, M.D., discusses the identification and treatment of skin manifestations associated with dermatomyositis. Her talk covers diagnostic criteria, various skin manifestations, the latest treatment approaches, and the complexities of managing this condition, all aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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