Autoantibodies in Myositis: Clinical Importance and Current Laboratory Methods for Detection

Explore the world of inflammatory myopathies in this 28-minute webinar presented by Dr. Matthew Lafrenière, a staff Clinical Biochemist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center. Delve into the pathophysiology, clinical classification, and current laboratory methods for detecting autoantibodies associated with these rare diseases characterized by progressive muscle weakness due to chronic skeletal muscle inflammation. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of various detection techniques and gain insights into the clinical importance of autoantibodies in myositis. Discover how the classification of these rare diseases is based on a combination of clinical presentations, autoantibodies, and muscle histopathology. Earn PACE credits by watching the webinar and following the provided instructions.