Genetics

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Norris Lab Finds HEDS Gene: Kallikrein

Chronic Pain Partners is excited to share a significant breakthrough from the Norris Lab regarding hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). After a long wait, the research, spearheaded by Dr. Cortney Gensemer, identifying a genetic variant associated with hEDS has been published, pinpointing mutations in the Kallikrein gene family.  The Kallikrein gene family, known for encoding enzymes […]

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Complicated – the must-watch documentary on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

A new documentary on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Complicated, will soon be released. Chronic Pain Partners was honored to preview the film, which dives deep into many of our community’s challenges. Directed by award-winning and Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Andrew Abrahams and co-produced by TCAPP board member and advocate Donna Sullivan, this film is the most comprehensive and accurate […]

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A New EDS Clinic Coming to a Town Near You (Via Telehealth)

Chronic Pain Partners is excited to speak with David Jameson Harris, a former McKinsey consultant, about his latest project, a new Ehlers-Danlos syndrome clinic, hopefully offering access to expert EDS care in several states starting in February 2024. CPP’s Karina Sturm spoke with David Jameson Harris about his new EDS clinic, his goals, and how […]

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

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

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 […]

Free Webinar: “Genetic Testing in EDS” – Recording Available

Watch the recording of this free webinar. Dr. Mitzi Murray presents “How, Why and When: Genetic Testing in EDS for the Non-Geneticist”.

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

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 […]

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

  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 […]