Bill > LR142

This resolution officially recognizes May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month in Nebraska, highlighting the significant challenges faced by individuals with myositis, a rare, chronic autoimmune muscle disease. The resolution provides context about the condition, noting that myositis causes muscle wasting, inflammation, and symptoms like pain, fatigue, and swallowing difficulties, which can lead to interstitial lung disease. It emphasizes that myositis is difficult to diagnose, with delayed treatments and challenges in finding appropriate healthcare providers. The resolution also points out that individuals with myositis experience reduced quality of life and shortened life expectancy, with women and people of color experiencing more pronounced health disparities. By acknowledging the Myositis Association's nationwide observance and its role as a leading patient advocacy organization, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about the disease, support those affected, and underscore the need for more research into causes and treatment options.

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