Archive for the ‘Diagnosis’ Category
Posted on June 6, 2015
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) was once thought to be a rare disorder, but EDS experts say its prevalence is under-estimated and its diagnosis is often missed! Learn the signs. By Abi Jackson _ If you suffer from these ailments, you could have EDS – a rare condition of the joints. Here’s what you need to know. If you don’t know […]
Posted on May 19, 2015
Watch this FREE video presentation! Dr. Brad Tinkle presents “Introduction to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com _ Click here for the recording of this presentation _ Click here for the slides used in this presentation _ To browse MORE VIDEO presentations by other EDS Experts – Click Here (then select “previous page” to view more recordings.) _ About our […]
Posted on October 28, 2014
In this VIDEO, Dr. Jeff Milunsky describes how a new DNA chip test, CONNECT1, detects multiple mutations that are diagnostic for connective tissue disorders such as Marfan, Ehlers-Danlos, and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Dr. Jeff Milunsky is the Co-director of the Center for Human Genetics, Inc. This presentation was given in August 2014 to the Massachusetts Chapter […]
Posted on February 12, 2014
There has been much discussion lately about parents being accused of child abuse when taking their children to the ER with a dislocated joint or fractured bones. By Vincent Iannelli, M.D. “Bone broke, me fix.” “That’s the running joke in medical school about orthopedic surgeons. Of course, there is a lot more to treating broken bones […]
Posted on February 10, 2014
The diagnosis was bittersweet. It was good to finally have an answer …. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome! By Emily McComas CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kyli Wolfson was losing hope. “For most of her life, she had struggled with a lack of energy. She couldn’t keep up with her peers in middle school gym class and tried to work with […]
Posted on February 7, 2014
CrowdMed.com helps patients collaborate with others as they explore rare medical conditions, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Many have received suggestions that they can research and take to their doctor. Always consult your doctor first. BY: Kate Merrill NEWBURYPORT (CBS) – “Only a few years ago dancing, art, and music came easy to Diana Cleaveland. Now the 51-year-old […]
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 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 […]