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Women with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have a smaller cortical bone — the outer part of the bone, essential for its resistance and strength — and for that reason are likely more prone to fractures, a study suggests. The findings were reported in “Higher fracture prevalence and smaller…

The rare disease status of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) should be re-evaluated, as both conditions seem to be more prevalent than previously thought, a U.K. study suggests. The study, “Diagnosed prevalence of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder in Wales, UK: a national electronic…

Atypical headaches on one side of the head, caused by tearing of the walls of the carotid artery — the artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain — can be the only initial symptom of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a case report suggests. The study, “…

A newly identified mutation in the TNXB gene, which leads to the loss of the Tenascin X protein, is associated with the development of classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), a rare subtype of EDS, according to a case report. The report, “Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Classical-Like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Due…

With so much recent publicity surrounding gene therapy, it’s no surprise that the topic was a major focus of the recent 2019 NORD Rare Diseases & Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit. From diagnosis and clinical trial design to manufacturing, pricing strategies, and ethical concerns, gene therapy — both its high…

Despite skyrocketing healthcare costs, President Trump is committed to protecting the 30 million or so Americans with rare diseases and ensuring timely, affordable access to lifesaving treatments, the nation’s highest-ranking health official said. “We have to think about how our financing system can protect those with serious and rare illnesses.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society has received an anonymous gift of $1 million to advance research in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and related medical conditions. The generous gift has enabled the Ehlers-Danlos Society, in collaboration with The International Consortium on EDS and HSD,…

People with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) have larger spaces in the shoulder joint than those without the condition, and this anatomical difference may help to explain their shoulder pain, a study has found. The findings may also have implications for designing exercise programs for people with hEDS. The study…

A person with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), during the course of a routine nerve root block procedure, developed a ‘leak’ of the fluid that normally surrounds the brain and spinal cord, a case study reports, highlighting the need for caution in performing nerve root blocks on EDS patients. The study appeared…

Rare disease-themed videos glowed on a large screen before an audience of people in wheelchairs, with crutches, and bearing oxygen tanks this Nov. 9 and 10 in San Francisco. Disorder: The Rare Disease Film Festival strives to eventually host a film about every one of the nearly 7,000 rare…