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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
Duke University School Of Medicine
Ann Reed is a General Practice specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Myositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Reed is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Lisa Christopher is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Christopher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Julie Paik is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Paik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Paik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: This study will evaluate subjects with adult- and childhood-onset myositis to learn more about their cause and the immune system changes and medical problems associated with them. Myositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that can damage muscles and other organs, resulting in significant disability. Children or adults with polymyositis or dermatomyositis or a related condition may be evaluated un...
Objective: To see if omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can help people with DM/JDM.
Published Date: April 01, 2025
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor Emeritus, 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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