In the world of complex diseases, few conditions are as misunderstood – and as life-altering – as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The eagerly anticipated EDS documentary “Complicated” debuted in February at the Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in raising awareness about this complex, multi-system disorder. Among those in attendance was Chip Norris, Ph.D., a leading EDS and heart researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), whose pioneering work is positioning MUSC at the forefront of cutting-edge discoveries in connective tissue disorders that will reduce diagnostic delays and help to develop new tailored therapies.
Why “Complicated” matters
Directed by Andrew Abrahams and co-produced by Donna Sullivan, “Complicated” is more than just a film – it’s a call to action. It delves into the struggles of patients and families navigating EDS, shedding light on the medical skepticism, misdiagnoses and a lack of research funding that have plagued their community for years…
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