Q: I started to develop weakness that made it hard for me to get out of a chair. My doctor thinks it may be polymyositis and referred me to a specialist. What is this disease? A: Polymyositis (PM) is ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic ...

Polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) may involve the striated muscle of the esophagus, leading to abnormal swallowing that in turn can lead to malnutrition and/or aspiration. Esophageal disease ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: KZR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: CABA) has unveiled new clinical and translational data from its ongoing RESET-Myositis™, RESET-SLE™, and RESET-SSc™ trials. The findings highlight ...

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been dealing with an autoimmune condition named myositis for a while now. The actress first opened up about her myositis diagnosis through an Instagram post in 2022, ...

In 1995, I was playing basketball in the driveway with my then 9-year old son when I fell. I did not think much of it. Until the next day, when I fell again. This time I was running inside to escape ...

This retrospective chart review studied patients with PM or DM in France. Esophageal involvement in these patients was diagnosed by 3 variables: clinical manifestations of reflux, dysphagia, coughing ...