# #348 Myositis and Myopathy, LIVE!

An episode of [The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1198732014), 1 Aug 2022, 1 h 02 min.

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Learn to recognize myositis and myopathy (aka the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies), perform the appropriate initial testing, whether or not statins and exercise are safe to continue, and how to partner with our subspecialist colleagues to treat these patients in primary care. Recorded LIVE at Johns Hopkins, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, @DrLisaCS of @HopkinsMedicine, a rheumatologist and leading expert on myositis and myopathy! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio • Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* • Case from Kashlak • History and Exam • Workup for suspected myositis • Cancer screening • Safety of statin use and exercise • Our role in primary care • Audience Questions • Outro Credits • Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP • Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP • Cover Art and Infographic: Andréa Perdigão • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD • Technical Production: Pod Paste • Guest: Lisa Christopher-Stine MD, MPH Sponsor: Grammarly Go to grammarly.com/CURB to sign up for a free account and 20% off when you upgrade to Grammarly Premium. Sponsor: Betterhelp Visit BetterHelp.com/Curb to get 10% off your first month. Sponsor: Wildgrain Sign up at Wildgrain.com/CURB or use CURB at the checkout to get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box. Full Transcript HERE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.

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