In this presentation, Dr. Laura Tasan explains the importance of exercise for JM patients. Since JM children suffer from endurance and fatigue issues, exercise for JM kids is a safe form of “medicine” to counter the effects of the disease on a JM patient’s muscles.
Maya Rogers embodies the spirit of resilience at a level that most people aspire to achieve through challenging times. Maya was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis
Austin Krainz, diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis at the age of seven, overcame the challenges of a rare disease with the support of his family and pioneering treatment from Dr. Lauren Pachman. After more than a decade of battling the illness, Austin entered remission, fulfilling his childhood dream of professional racing in Porsche’s GT America series.
Two Grandmother’s share their story and experience when their granddaughter Emma is diagnosed with JM.
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