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What is the definition of Polymyositis?
Polymyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, which refers to a group of muscle diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. The muscles affected by Polymyositis are the skeletal muscles (those involved with making movements) on both sides of the body. The disease is more common among women and among black individuals. The exact cause of Polymyositis is unknown. The disease shares many characteristics with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissues. In some cases, the disease may be associated with viral infections, connective tissue disorders, or an increased risk for malignancies (cancer). Diagnosis is based on a clinical examination that may include laboratory tests, imaging studies, electromyography, and a muscle biopsy.
What are the alternative names for Polymyositis?
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Who are the top Polymyositis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Polymyositis
Experienced in Polymyositis

Pikeville Medical Center Inc

911 Bypass Rd, Bldg A, 
Pikeville, KY 
 (7.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Hamza Tantoush is a Rheumatologist in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Tantoush and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Tantoush is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Polymyositis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Polymyositis
Family Medicine

Ashland Hospital Corporation

1279 Old Abbott Mountain Rd, 
Prestonsburg, KY 
 (14.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Katherine Tackett is a Family Medicine provider in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Tackett and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Tackett is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Polymyositis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Polymyositis
Internal Medicine

Juniper Health Inc

1484 Lakeside Dr, 
Jackson, KY 
 (41.0 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Derrick Hamilton is an Internal Medicine provider in Jackson, Kentucky. Dr. Hamilton and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Polymyositis Clinical Trials?
A Phase Ib Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced Malignancies (AIM-NIVO)

Summary: This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and sprea...

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A Phase IIa, Randomized, Parallel, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Enpatoran in Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Participants Receiving Standard of Care (NEPTUNIA)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orally administered M5049 in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, specifically dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) participants for 24 weeks.

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Published Date: May 13, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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