Eugene woman fighting painful disorder finds healing, purpose creating sand art

Longtime Oregonian Karen Chalmers has found healing and passion through raking large sand designs along Oregon's coast.

Physician shines light on a rare disease that causes hyper-flexible joints and dislocations

A rare disease of connective tissue causes the joint to dislocate. It is difficult to treat and the patient is in chronic pain.
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Misdiagnosis Common in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Most patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are misdiagnosed with psychiatric illnesses by physicians who are not board-certified psychiatrists, a study finds.

Heart risk red flag? Experts say this quick thumb test could be a life-saving clue

The thumb test, a quick at-home maneuver, may point to a higher risk of aortic aneurysm linked to connective tissue disorders. Experts stress it is not diagnostic and should never replace medical ...

This 2-Second Thumb Test Could Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem — Here's How To Do It At Home

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather, it helps detect the kind of joint hypermobility linked to these disorders ...

The 'Fourth Wing' TV Series May Have Just Found Its Showrunner

First, Jeff Bezos wanted the hobbits; now, he’s come for the dragons. A massive New York Times bestseller, Rebecca Yarros’s fantasy sensation Fourth Wing —in which the main characters ride dragons, ...