Eds

Eds is commonly used as an abbreviation for editors. In publishing and academic writing, ed. denotes a single editor and eds. denotes two or more editors. The term appears in bylines, bibliographies, and citation formats to indicate that a work has been edited by specific individuals rather than authored by a single person. In reference lists, editors may be credited for a collection of articles, an anthology, or a volume, with the editors’ names listed after the title and sometimes described as editors. The plural form eds. is widely used in scholarly works and library cataloging to distinguish editors from authors.

Eds can also refer to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a group of heritable connective tissue disorders caused by abnormalities in collagen or related structural proteins. Common features include joint hypermobility, skin that is unusually stretchable or fragile, and a tendency to bruise easily or have slow-healing wounds. The clinical presentation varies by subtype and individual. Inheritance patterns vary by subtype; some forms are autosomal dominant, others autosomal recessive. Diagnosis relies on clinical criteria and, when available, genetic testing. Management is multidisciplinary and supportive, focusing on pain management, physical therapy to improve joint stability, wound care, and lifestyle adjustments to reduce injury. There is no cure, and prognosis depends on the subtype and severity of symptoms.

In summary, Eds most often signals editors in publishing contexts, while EDS refers to a medical condition with a spectrum of hereditary connective tissue disorders.