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IN HR0046

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Heuer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates this House Resolution to increase awareness of juvenile myositis (JM), an autoimmune disease affecting approximately 5,000 children in the United States
  • Notes that JM primarily affects children ages 5-15 (average onset 6-7 years old), with girls twice as likely to be diagnosed, and approximately 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually
  • Describes JM as characterized by skin rashes, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, and joint pain, with symptoms ranging from minor to chronic pain, immobility, disfigurement, and death
  • Acknowledges that while no cure exists, medications can ease symptoms and early diagnosis with aggressive treatment have improved patient outcomes
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Angela Dean

Legislative Description

Urging increased awareness of juvenile myositis.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/18/2013

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