Myositis

Statin Exposure Associated With Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis

Statin exposure was significantly associated with histologically confirmed idiopathic inflammatory myositis.

Predictors Identified for Myositis-Related Interstitial Lung Disease Mortality

Researchers identified independent predictors of short-term dermatomyositis- or polymyositis-related interstitial lung disease mortality.

Tacrolimus Decreases Glucocorticoid Use in Refractory Myositis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

Factors associated with favorable treatment responses to conventional therapy and tacrolimus in myositis-associated interstitial lung disease were examined in a retrospective cohort study.

Polymyositis May Increase Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

The relationship between PM and ALS could indicate a common pathophysiology.

Increased Incidence of LV Diastolic Dysfunction in PM/DM

Patients with PM or DM had an increased prevalence of cardiac abnormalities, most commonly left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, compared with healthy controls.