Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM), also known as myositis, are a heterogeneous
group of autoimmune disorders with varying clinical manifestations, treatment responses …

Dermatomyositis (DM) is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy that is clinically
heterogeneous and that can be difficult to diagnose. Cutaneous manifestations sometimes …

Among the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs), immune-mediated necrotizing
myopathies (IMNMs) have been identified as important and separate entities during the past …

Inflammatory disorders of the skeletal muscle include polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis
(DM),(immune mediated) necrotizing myopathy (NM), overlap syndrome with myositis …

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogenous family of diseases that can
affect the muscles, skin, lungs, and joints. There have been prior attempts to classify IIMs …

The discovery of novel autoantigen systems related to idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
(collectively referred to as myositis) in adults and children has had major implications for the …

Offering up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of disease progression, diagnosis,
management, and prognosis, Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology is the definitive reference …

Aims The EuroMyositis Registry facilitates collaboration across the idiopathic inflammatory
myopathy (IIM) research community. This inaugural report examines pooled Registry data …

The complement system consists of effector proteins, regulators, and receptors that
participate in host defense against pathogens. Activation of the complement system, via the …

Autoimmune diseases develop as a result of chronic inflammation owing to interactions
between genes and the environment. However, the mechanisms by which autoimmune …