Exploring challenges in the management and treatment of inclusion body myositis

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Purpose of reviewThis review provides an overview of the management and treatment landscape of inclusion body myositis (IBM), while highlighting the current challenges and future directions.Recent findingsIBM is a slowly progressive myopathy that predominantly affects patients over the age of 40, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, a definitive cure for IBM remains elusive. Various clinical trials targeting inflammatory and some of the noninflammatory pathways have failed. The search for effective disease-modifying treatments faces numerous hurdles including variability in presentation, diagnostic challenges, poor understanding of pathogenesis, scarcity of disease models, a lack of validated outcome measures, and challenges related to clinical trial design. Close monitoring of swallowing and respiratory function, adapting an exercise routine, and addressing mobility issues are the mainstay of management at this time.SummaryAddressing the obstacles encountered by patients with IBM and the medical community presents a multitude of challenges. Effectively surmounting these hurdles requires embracing cutting-edge research strategies aimed at enhancing the management and treatment of IBM, while elevating the quality of life for those affected.

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Skolka, M. P., & Naddaf, E. (2023, November 1). Exploring challenges in the management and treatment of inclusion body myositis. Current Opinion in Rheumatology. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOR.0000000000000958

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