Archive for the ‘Genetics’ Category

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Folate-dependent Hypermobility: Discussing Tulane’s Recent Paper With Their Scientists

Posted on April 24, 2023

A recent publication by researchers at Tulane University hypothesizes MTHFR mutations lead to folate deficiency, resulting in hypermobility. The researchers also propose these mutations may cause or contribute to a form of hypermobile EDS. Journalist Karina Sturm spoke with Jacques Courseault, physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine doctor at Tulane’s Hypermobility and EDS clinic, […]

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Researchers Found New Possible Causative Gene For HEDS: MIA3

Posted on March 29, 2023

Exciting news from Poland! Researchers from the Department of Clinical Genetics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torún, Poland, released a preprint of research that may hold the answers to the cause of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) for a part of the patient population. Specifically, Junkiert-Czarnecka et al. investigated the MIA3 gene in people with hEDS […]

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Free Webinar: “Introduction to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome” by Dr. Brad Tinkle – Recording Available

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 […]

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“Doctor Speaker Series”: Cardiac manifestations in EDS – RECORDING AVAILABLE

Posted on May 8, 2014

  On May 7th, Dr. Staci Kallish spoke about cardiac manifestations in EDS. EDS Awareness’ Doctor Speaker Series is a webinar program hosted by EDSawareness.com and sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com  Upcoming FREE sessions will be offered the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.  Hope you can join us!  CLICK HERE for the recording More about Dr. Staci Kallish Click […]

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Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Faster and More Economical for EDS & Marfans

Posted on April 21, 2014

      Better,  faster and more economical methods are emerging to analyze the genetic factors affecting our health. “Genetic factors play some part in nearly all health conditions and characteristics. However, there are some conditions in which these factors are almost fully responsible for causing the condition. These are called genetic disorders, or inherited […]

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EDS Doctor Speaker Series – Dr. Wilson – RECORDING AVAILABLE

Posted on April 14, 2014

EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording!   On April 9th, Dr. Golder Wilson spoke about Ehlers-Danlos Spectrum and Dysautonomia.  Click here for Audio Only Recording link Click here for Dr. Wilson’s slides   PRESENTER:   Dr. Golder N. Wilson is a pediatric geneticist   Topic:  Ehlers-Danlos Spectrum and Dysautonomia   INVITE YOUR FRIENDS: Spread the knowledge!  […]

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What’s your opinion? 23andMe Genetic Testing Debate-RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE

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 […]

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