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Nonemergency open surgery can safely and successfully repair abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in people with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), according to a study of three cases. AAAs are bulges in the aorta, the large artery that runs from the heart to the abdomen. Because vEDS is associated with weakened…

Sometimes, it may be best to not do surgery on an aneurysm — a bulge in a weakened area of a blood vessel — and avoid the risks that come with operating on the fragile tissues of people with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS). That’s according to experience gained in…

Adolescents with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are twice as likely to have active migraine than those without the diseases, according to a recent study in Israel. Migraine is a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on…

Mutations that cause vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) result in less collagen production and altered properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM), the molecular scaffold that supports cells and gives shape to tissues, a study shows. Because altered ECM properties seemed to be associated with more severe disease, they may serve…

Wearing compression garments — tight-fitting, elastic clothing items — and doing physiotherapy may help people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) improve balance and proprioception, a small study has found. Proprioception refers to a person’s perception of the location and movement of their body. The study, “Effects of compression…

Most adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) report notable changes in breathing patterns, called functional respiratory complaints, according to a population survey. The survey included the Nijmegen questionnaire (NQ), which assessed these breathing-related symptoms, including chest pain, dizzy spells, shortness of breath, faster or deeper breathing, and chest…

A pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), used for identifying genetic abnormalities in embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF), may help women with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) who want children, a recent case report shows. A woman with vEDS successfully used PGD to have two biological children via surrogacy. Neither were…

Adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) often receive more than 10 alternative diagnoses before a confirmed hEDS diagnosis, according to a large patient survey. Anxiety, depression, and migraines were the most common diagnoses. On average, it took about 10 years and 15 clinicians to receive an hEDS diagnosis. The…

May is awareness month for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), and this year there are many ways people around the globe will be showing their support. To help people stay engaged, The Ehlers-Danlos Society has assembled a list of “acts of awareness” — from lighting…

Two cases of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) were diagnosed during the treatment of severe eye-related problems and later found to be vEDS-associated complications, according to a recent report from Romania. While these complications were considered life-threatening for the young adults, prompt identification of their underlying cause enabled both patients…