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Posted on December 9, 2013
Listen to a debate about ethical and legal issues of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Link is provided below. The debate was spurred on November 22, when the FDA ordered the 23andMe company to stop marketing its product– $99 genetic test offered direct-to-consumers. The FDA warning letter indicated that the company hadn’t secured marketing authorization and expressed concern that inaccurate results could […]
Posted on December 8, 2013
Check out these product reviews from our EDS support group! **ALL proceeds go to help local EDS support groups and EDSawareness.com programs when you order from www.bodysupportstore.com Click here to view ALL PRODUCTS offered in the online store. _____________________________________________________________________ EDSers’ PRODUCT REVIEWS: Our Ehlers-Danlos support group discussed products that have made a big difference in reducing pain. Here are EDSers’ […]
Posted on December 7, 2013
Emily has learned to deal with the challenges of raising 2 children despite her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. By EMMA INNES “A mother has been left devastated by a rare condition that leaves her barely able to cuddle her children. Emily Comber, 31, suffers from a rare syndrome that causes her constant pain and makes her joints ‘pop […]
Posted on December 5, 2013
Our presenter for December 4th was Dr. Carl Mentesana, DDS. His topic was: “EDS: A Dental Perspective“ Click Here for the recording Note: the presentation slides start after about 7 minutes into the program Addendum to the Patient Q & A Question: Please post the […]
Posted on December 3, 2013
Bethany wants to celebrate Christmas by raising funds for toys at a local hospital. A LITTLE girl with a rare illness is defying her condition and taking on her own Christmas fundraising mission to help other poorly children. Bethany Hambleton, nine, suffers from Ehlers Danlos Type III – a disorder which means she has to […]
Posted on December 1, 2013
By ED KEMMICK/Billings Gazette Jeff Hanson has EDS and while struggling with it he is determined to stay strong and make the best of this situation. “Jeff Hansen has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder with symptoms that include extreme flexibility. In mid-November, Jeff Hansen knew he’d reached an important milestone. He […]
Posted on December 1, 2013
Katie Vale has finally discovered some methods to help her manage her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome symptoms. By: Lucy Benyon Published: Sun, December 15, 2013 “Katie Vale was diagnosed with Ehlers- Danlos disease which causes regular injuries [PH] Katie, 34, lives in Essex in the UK. Eleven years ago she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition that causes her […]
Posted on November 29, 2013
“Good Morning America” reported about Ehlers-Danlos on Friday, 11/29/2013. We are providing a link to Watch the VIDEO of the TV segment. EDS awareness is one positive outcome of the tragic story about the Huber family’s false allegations of child abuse. Their daughter has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Click here for this story about the Huber family’s false allegations […]
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