Components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), the network of molecules that gives tissues their structure, are dysregulated in…
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD
Abnormally high sensitivity of a type of sensory nerve fibers is behind the heightened pain responses to harmless light touch…
A 23-year-old man in Greece was diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) about two years after his symptoms of…
Stress in a cell compartment called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) may cause irregularities in collagen fibrils that underlie the serious…
A nine-week multidisciplinary rehabilitation program was associated with improved exercise capacity, reduced fatigue, better balance, and greater life quality for…
Chronic pain was prevalent among people with classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS), strongly affecting life quality and emotional health, according…
A pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), used for identifying genetic abnormalities in embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF), may help women…
Two cases of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) were diagnosed during the treatment of severe eye-related problems and later found…
Treatment of kidney stones can be safely done in people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) so long as certain modifications…
A two-week virtual mindfulness program led to quality of life improvements for people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and…