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#MyositisPearl for patient 6: #Myositis can be liked to cancer, esp. Dermatomyositis. 20-30% of people with DM & 10% with PM have cancer. Risk factors include male, age > 50, having Anti-TIF 1 antibody, difficulty swallowing, skin ulcers, and severe, treatment-resistant disease.

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Join TMA's Women with IBM affinity group on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 4 PM PT/ 7 PM ET. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity for women to connect, share and find support in their myositis journey. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Living with myositis can present unique challenges when it comes to exercise. For expert advice on exercise and myositis, check out this Q&A session with Helene Alexanderson. myositis.org/myositis-libra…

Reduce your risk of severe #COVID19 illness by: ✅getting a COVID-19 booster if you're due 🧪testing if you’re unwell 😷wearing a mask in crowded areas 🧼practising good hygiene 🩺asking your doctor about oral treatments. More💻health.gov.au/health-alerts/…

📣 Tracker is out now! Read about NHMRC-funded research, upcoming grant application deadlines and more in the latest edition: nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-…

#BowelCancer claims the lives of around 100 Australians every week. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be treated successfully. That’s why it’s important to complete your free #BowelScreening kit when you receive it. For more information visit💻health.gov.au/nbcsp

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Congratulations to our very own @EmilyMcLeish994 on her recent publication on the significance of expanded CD8+ large granular lymphocytes in inclusion body myositis. Check it out here: frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #InclusionBodyMyositis #Myositis myositis australia merrilee needham

Events are happening across Australia during Myositis Awareness Month in May to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.

Excellent Study By Chris Mecoli and Hopkins group about yield of CT scan in Myositis screening. Highly recommend doing Pan CT in high risk Myositis patients at diagnosis like DM, TIF 1 gamma antibody, age > 40 and other risk factors. medscape.com/viewarticle/99…

#MyositisPearls 44 - Skin biopsy may not be required in a typical DM case with classical rashes. However,in case of less typical DM rashes, it may be used for confirmation. Note lupus and DM skin biopsy looks a like.

#MyositisPearls for Patients 43- Skin biopsy is required for the rashes of DM - where it is used for confirmation of the diagnosis & rule out other skin problems. However it may not be required in a classic DM rashes with classical symptoms.

#MyositisPearls for Patients 44- Doctors should consider Myositis and order Myositis Antibodies in patients with shortness of breath or cough due to ILD because ILD alone can be the first sign of Myositis; especially in Anti synthetase syndrome (a type of Myositis).

Image in Clinical Medicine just published today in NEJM with Caoilfhionn Connolly

Retrospective multicentre study & literature review Rheumatology & Rheumatology Advances in Practice on clinical characteristics of anti-SAE+ dermatomyositis: - typical skin rash - mild myopathy - ILD: organising pneumonia - cancer risk 5x that of general population doi.org/10.1093/rheuma…

People with inclusion body myositis (IBM) who are hospitalized are at risk of complications caused by difficulty swallowing, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia, and falls. physiciansweekly.com/inclusion-body…

#Myositispearls 54: Special focus should be on screening and monitoring of patients with high risk antibody for ILD in #myositis. - Anti-Synthetase Ab (80-90% ILD) - Anti-MDA5 (50% ILD in US) - Overlap Ab (PM-Scl, Ku, Ro52/SSA and U1RNP - 40-70% ILD)

#MyositisPearls 55 Rapidly progressive ILD is a rare manifestation in #myositis, with fast progression over weeks to months. 💫Common in pt with anti-MDA5 & occasionally in Anti-Synthetase & overlap Myositis. 💫Associated with palmar papules, amyopathic DM & poor survival.

#MyositisPearls for Pts 56 In a pt with ILD, your doc may suspect myositis if any of the following are seen: 💫Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers becoming numb&pale in the cold) 💫Skin rashes 💫Mechanic's hands 💫Muscle weakness 💫Joint pains Lab tests may be done for enzyme levels.