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Mutations linked to vascular EDS alter ECM properties: Study

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…

Compression garments may improve balance in hypermobile EDS

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…

Breathing issues in hEDS patients linked to poorer mental health

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…

Genetic test with IVF may help vEDS women have children: Report

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…

Vascular EDS found in 2 adults treated for serious eye problems

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…