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Defining the Clinical Complexity of hEDS and HSD: A Global Survey of Diagnostic Challenge, Comorbidities, and Unmet Needs

2025-06-06 medical education Title + abstract only
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BackgroundHypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are connective tissue disorders marked by chronic pain, joint instability, and extensive multisystem involvement. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 500 individuals, these conditions remain poorly understood, and current diagnostic categories lack clarity and consistency. This study aimed to characterize the clinical presentation, comorbidities, and healthcare burden of individuals with hEDS and HSD t...

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