Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): The name for this disorder comes from two physicians; Edvard Ehlers whom was a Danish dermatologist and Henri-Alexandre Danlos a physician from France who specialized in chemistry of skin disorders. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a disorder of the connective tissues that is inherited by a child from their parent. The fragility of the skin and looseness of the joint can often be a result of abnormalities in the genes that produce collagen. It is categorized into numerous
There are more than ten inherited disorders within Elhers-Danlos syndrome. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a “genetic defect in collagen and connective tissue synthesis and structure” (Schwartz, 2013). EDS affects the skin, joints and blood vessels in most types. In EDS the abnormality of the collagen varies dependent on the type of EDS. Six of the main types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome include; types I and II EDS which are called the classic type, type III hypermobile EDS, type IV vascular EDS, type
EhlersDanlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos sydrome (EDS) is a rare inherited group of connective tissue disorders characterized by defects of the major structural protein in the body (collagen). Collagen is a tough fibrous protein that plays an essential role in binding, holding together, strengthening, and providing elasticity to bodily cells and tissues. There are six major types of EDS that I will discuss, however I will only go into detailed discussion on two of the six types of EDS. The two major
the case flexibility can be genetic, but you still have to stretch the ligaments to gain the flexibility. Some people think that contortionists have either Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome; both the syndromes are genetic, make the people have loose muscles, hyper mobile, and the people can do amazing tricks, but people with these syndromes may not have the strength for balancing in these tricks. Another myth is; it’s easier for a strong person to gain flexibility rather than a flexible person
Following Periodontal Surgery". Journal of Periodontology74 (10): 1475–82. doi:10.1902/jop.2003.74.10.1475. PMID 14653394 Cagli NA, Hakki SS, Dursun R, et al. (Dec 2005). "Clinical, genetic, and biochemical findings in two siblings with Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome". J. Periodontol. 76 (12): 2322–2329. doi:10.1902/jop.2005.76.12.2322. PMID 16332247
Heart Disease. Those two words often conjure images of an elderly man clutching his chest in a fit of pain and subsequently succumbing to a heart attack. Those two words describe the leading cause of death in Americans--nearly 25%1. Unfortunately, many specific heart problems fade away and fall under the umbrella of only two words. This research paper will discuss one of those heart problems, aortic dissection, in much more detail, than just two little words. The aorta is the largest artery in the
I grew up in a town in Michigan called Perry. Perry isn't the most LGBT friendly, or just minority friendly in general. I was there from Age 1 to age 12/13. I left after 6th grade due to bullying because I wasn't like other girls. I was tomboyish, I had mostly guy friends, I liked weird stuff, I was short, I had crooked teeth, etc. I started realizing in 5th grade that I wasn't a girl and that I wasn't straight but I didn't tell anyone until 7th grade at a different school. I came out to my new friends
Margaret is a 38 year old woman who lives in Conway Massachusetts. Margaret’s primary disability includes ADHD and a Processing Disorder, which impacts her focus and concentration. She experiences a secondary disability of Fibromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Margaret stated during the evaluation that she too suffers from PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression and a sleep disorder and is presently taking medication. She went on to say she has arthritis in both her hands and her shoulders
started doing genetic testing to see if they could pin point anything that could cause this defect. After 6 months of research and genetic testing I got a call back from my doctor to come in and discuss their findings. I was diagnosed with Marfans Syndrome