Myositis ‐associated autoantibodies in juvenile myositis are associated with refractory disease and mortality

ConclusionMAAs were prevalent in a large cohort of patients with juvenile myositis. ILD, refractory disease, and mortality were associated with MAA positivity. Prospective studies are needed to determine whether early detection of MAAs may lead to improved outcomes for patients with juvenile myositis.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - January 26, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Matthew A. Sherman, Payam Noroozi Farhadi, Katherine Pak, Edward P. Trieu, Kakali Sarkar, Ira N. Targoff, Megan L. Neely, Andrew L. Mammen, Lisa G. Rider, for the Childhood Myositis Heterogeneity Collaborative Study Group, Daniel A. Albert, Bit Tags: Full Length Source Type: research