Myositis Overview
Learn About Myositis
Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles. It is most often caused by injury, infection, medicines, or an autoimmune disorder.
Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are related topics.
Inflammatory myopathies
Allan Ross is a Family Medicine provider in Ortonville, Minnesota. Dr. Ross and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertigo, and Avian Influenza. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.
City Of Redfield
Kristine Wren is a Family Medicine provider in Redfield, South Dakota. Dr. Wren and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Wren is currently accepting new patients.
Bruce Kocourek is a Family Medicine provider in Pipestone, Minnesota. Dr. Kocourek has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Labyrinthitis, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
Summary: This is a multi-center, open-label, multi-ascending dose study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, immunogenicity, and preliminary clinical response of DR-0201 following IV administration in subjects with SLE, CLE, pSS, PM/DM, and/or dcSSc.
Summary: The purpose of this study is to establish the tolerability, preliminary efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of CC-97540 in participants with severe, refractory autoimmune diseases.
Published Date: April 27, 2023
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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