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MI HR0276

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Angela Witwer

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 1-7, 2022, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder causing involuntary, uncontrolled muscle movements in the face, trunk, and extremities that can develop months or years after taking dopamine receptor blocking agent medications
  • Affects an estimated 600,000 Americans, with one in four patients on long-term antipsychotic medication experiencing the condition; risk factors include advanced age, substance abuse, and postmenopausal status
  • Two new FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia have been developed following recent scientific breakthroughs
  • Encourages public and medical community awareness and recognition of tardive dyskinesia, as patients often face misdiagnosis, stigma, and social withdrawal

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 1-7, 2022, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

4/27/2022

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