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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in South Carolina, highlighting the significance of a rare, chronic autoimmune disease that affects muscle tissue. The resolution emphasizes that nearly one in ten Americans have rare diseases, and myositis is a particularly challenging condition characterized by muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, and potential complications like interstitial lung disease. The document notes that myositis is difficult to diagnose, often resulting in delayed treatment, and currently has no cure, which significantly reduces patients' quality of life and can shorten life expectancy. The resolution also points out that women and people of color experience more pronounced health disparities with this condition. Additionally, it acknowledges The Myositis Association (TMA) as the leading international patient advocacy organization working to support the myositis community through patient services, education, research, and public awareness efforts. By designating May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month, the South Carolina Senate aims to draw attention to this complex medical condition and the challenges faced by those affected by it.

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