Megan Curran, M.D.
Information for the Newly Diagnosed
This session is for newly diagnosed families and covers JM basics, common treatments, sun protection, partnering with your medical team, keeping track of medical records, preparing for doctors’ visits, and seeking support.
What Parents Should Know About IVIg (Intra-Venous ImmunoGlobulin)
Important Information for Parents to Know About IVIg (Intra-Venous ImmunoGlobulin)
Clinical Care Network
Patients with juvenile myositis deserve the best care possible. The Cure JM Clinical Care Network links patients to top juvenile myositis physicians.
How to Talk to Your Child About Mental and Emotional Health
We know that living with juvenile dermatomyositis affects the physical as well as emotional health of our children. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish “normal” behavior and feelings from more difficult ones of depression and anxiety.
Emotional and Mental Health Information for Medical Providers
We recommend that mental health assessment and treatment options be an integral part of comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and adults with juvenile myositis.
Understanding Second-Line Treatments and Side Effects
In this presentation, Drs. Curran and Kim explain second-line medications that should be considered after the initial treatment period with induction of treatments already discussed—either the patient cannot tolerate these medications or is still active.
Understanding Treatments and Side Effects
Understanding treatments and side effects with Dr. Megan Curran and Dr. Hanna Kim. Including current and future treatment strategies, immune system overview, steroids and other medications, and more.
Published Research Studies and Abstracts Supported by Cure JM
There are a number of published studies about juvenile myositis. Browse this list of over 100 published research studies and abstracts.