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Posted on November 27, 2013
EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording! Our presenter for November 20th was Stephanie Gandomi, MS, CGC, LGC She is a Licensed Genetic Counselor Her topic was: “The Evolution of Genetic Diagnosis and Why This Matters In Patient Care!” The recording of this presentation is now available at the following link: Click here to […]
Posted on November 26, 2013
This courageous young lady has a faith in God that helps her manage her pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. By: Daniel Elizondo Silsbee, TX Living life as a vibrant 14-year old teen is the epitome of life. Football games, birthday parties, hanging out with friends. It’s that age when you are on the brink of maturing […]
Posted on November 17, 2013
All charges were finally dismissed after false child abuse allegations kept Andrew Huber separated from his daughter for nine months. She has been diagnosed with EDS. Watch the videos below to hear about the family’s ordeal. Similar articles appeared on Yahoo Shine and in the news. Watch them on the Katie Couric Show which aired on […]
Posted on November 15, 2013
Dr. Pradeep Chopra, Director, Pain Management Center Interventional Pain Management Center of Rhode Island Learn more from his very informative video presentation. Be sure to watch all 6 presentations by EDS experts, including Dr. Henderson, Dr. Francomano, and more. All the videos below have been updated on 11/12/2013 to include the presentation slides of each doctor. These […]
Posted on November 14, 2013
Dr. Heidi Collins, EDS expert and patient, talks about how Ehlers-Danlos affects digestion, nutrition, bowel function, and gut-related immune function. She indicates that gastrointestinal complications of EDS are common, potentially disabling, under-appreciated by clinicians, and well-documented in existing literature. Learn more from her very informative video presentation. Be sure to watch all 6 presentations by […]
Posted on November 13, 2013
Don’t miss these videos! Dr. Francomano, EDS expert, talks about Ehlers-Danlos as a multi-dimensional disorder that can profoundly affect quality-of-life. She describes how EDS affects multiple body systems–musculoskeletal, neurological, dermatological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and immunological. She discusses pain, fatigue, autonomic dysfunction, and much more. Chiari, Fibromuscular Dysplasia, CVID, and Mast Cell Activation Disorder are also mentioned. […]
Posted on November 5, 2013
We had a special event for our EDS Speaker Series session on November 4, 2013. Our EDS Partners at Arming Champions (Allen and Carolyn Fisher) conducted an interview with Alberto Friedmanncall for them who is a Martial Arts Master with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. He also teaches martial arts and self-defense to children and adults with special needs. You can listen […]
Posted on November 1, 2013
Discovery Health Channel presents an episode about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This TV segment portrays Alberto Friedman’s family of EDSers and describes the challenges they face. It addresses EDS Hypermobility and Vascular types.