Genetics
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Faster and More Economical for EDS & Marfans
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 […]
What’s your opinion? 23andMe Genetic Testing Debate-RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
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 […]
EDS Awareness Speaker Series – The Evolution of Genetic Diagnosis – Recording Available
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 […]
Dr. Collins Video: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome’s Affect on Gastrointestinal Function
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 […]
