Watch the recording and get additional resources. Michael Martin, Vice-President Marketing of IndeeLift joins MSU to discuss a solution...
Featured news, clinical trials, MSU updates and more.
The All-Purpose chair is designed to do the lifting anywhere in the home. The All-Purpose Chair can serve at...
Quantum Power Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Considerations
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Alex Chesney with Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab joins us to review mobility algorithm considerations for proper mobility assistive equipment...
What the new CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines mean for your Myositis pain
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2022 CDC guidelines look to rectify the mistakes made in the 2016 Guidelines that led MSU to a survey...
Learn about the Free2Go Rollator, a product that combines the benefits of a raised toilet seat, toilet safety frame,...
Pulmonary Rehab: Patient/Provider Discussion
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Felicia Moore, living with myositis and interstitial lung disease, has a discussion about pulmonary rehab with Kim Smith, ECU...
IVIg Proves Effective for Dermatomyositis in Phase 3 Trial
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The study provided efficacy data for Octagam 10%, which was approved for dermatomyositis by the US Food and Drug...
Independence Chair by VELA – How it can help you stay independent in your home
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Watch the recording of Myositis Support and Understanding presents the Independence Chair by VELA – How it can help...
Stephen Moore, a Neuroscientist living with Dermatomyositis joined MSU's Patient-Centered Research Team. His passion lies in advancing research efforts...
The VALOR Study – New Clinical Research Opportunity for Dermatomyositis
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We hosted Priovant Therapeutics to discuss The Valor Study, a phase 3 clinical trial for adult dermatomyositis. Learn all...
Statement on Medication Access for the Myositis Community
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The Myositis Association (TMA) and Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU) have been made aware of circumstances where patients across...
Dermatomyositis and Sun Protection, Dr. Graham makes it clear the sun can cause flares. She talks about sunscreens and...
Dr. Graham educates about the skin manifestations of myositis, sharing the various DM rashes, cosmetic cover-ups, information and tips...
Co-authors of “Pain profile and opioid medication use in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies”, published in Rheumatology discuss the...
The Power of Our Voice: FDA Listening Session for Adult DM Webinar
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Watch the recording of our fireside chat, The Power of Our Voice: FDA Listening Session for Adult Dermatomyositis, where...
View the summary of our first-ever FDA Listening Session on Adult Dermatomyositis. This was an opportunity to facilitate the...
Izandra Rudolph-Heard, our new Community Outreach Advisor for Research who is currently pursuing her Masters of Education in Mental...
Immune Globulin Therapy: All your questions answered
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The team from CSI Pharmacy and two patient experts joined to answer your questions about Ig therapy, IVIG and...
Pain profile and opioid medication use in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
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We are excited to announce our first publication, “Pain profile and opioid medication use in patients with idiopathic inflammatory...
Watch the recording with Alexion Pharmaceuticals to learn about the Flex Study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of...