This House resolution supports designating May as "National Myositis Awareness Month." The text describes myositis as rare, chronic, autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases that can cause muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, trouble swallowing, and related lung disease. It lists types of myositis, including anti-MDA5 autoantibody-positive myositis, antisynthetase syndrome, dermatomyositis, juvenile dermatomyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, inclusion body myositis, and polymyositis. The resolution notes myositis is often hard to diagnose, which can delay treatment, and that no cure has been found; it also says life expectancy can be shortened for some forms. It states public awareness and education campaigns on myositis detection and treatment are held in May. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is a statement from the House supporting an awareness month in May and encouraging people to learn about myositis and support those affected. It recognizes the impact of myositis on United States veterans and citizens and encourages public education and awareness.
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Supporters say raising awareness in May helps people learn to detect and treat myositis, supports affected individuals and families, and highlights the need for more research and better diagnosis and care.
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