A young man with an unusual combination of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, a rare disease of the skin and organs, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) was found to carry a new mutation in COL5A1, a gene linked to the classical type of EDS, according to a report. “This mutation could have…
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As I landed face first in the cold mud, I was at least glad that the ground was soft and not frozen. While I marveled at the lack of awareness that led to me tripping and crashing, I was also thinking I had hit my threshold for crappy moments. I’ve…
A young woman with kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (kEDS) showed severe alterations in blood vessels that complicated her clinical care, a case study reports. “kEDS is a rare disease impacting multiple organ systems requiring the involvement of a specialized multidisciplinary team to optimize management,” researchers wrote. The case study, “…
Dealing with stressful emotions and EDS pain at the same time can be tough, says columnist Karen Del Vecchio, as they exacerbate each other.
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