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MI HR0225

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sharon MacDonell

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Identifies Sjogren's syndrome as a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, chronic pain, and neuropathies
  • Notes that primary Sjogren's affects individuals with only the syndrome, while secondary Sjogren's occurs alongside other immune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma
  • States that approximately 4 million Americans have Sjogren's syndrome and that early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing severe complications
  • Encourages awareness and education about the syndrome, particularly addressing that many symptoms are invisible and often dismissed

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

4/23/2024

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