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Dermatomyositis

Muscle involvement more pronounced in dermatomyositis patients with anti-Mi2 antibodies

Back of woman rubbing her shoulders with red showing muscle pain

Hopkins researchers found that dermatomyositis patients with anti-Mi2 antibodies have more severe muscle disease but demonstrate improvement in muscle strength after treatment.

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Dermatomyositis

Hiker’s Feet: A new skin finding in patients with dermatomyositis

Hiker’s Feet: A new skin finding in patients with dermatomyositis

A study lead by Lisa Christopher-Stine, M.D., M.P.H. identified “Hiker’s Feet” as a new skin finding in some patients with inflammatory muscle disease (myositis).

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Dermatomyositis, Myositis

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