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- What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Parents can enroll infants with PWS in early intervention programs However, even if a PWS diagnosis is delayed, treatments are valuable at any age The types of treatment depend on the individual’s symptoms The healthcare provider may recommend the following:
- What are the symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
After infancy, symptoms of PWS include uncontrolled eating and delays in reaching physical activity milestones, such as standing and walking
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off
- What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? - NICHD
What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off
- How do healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
How do healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? In many cases of Prader-Willi syndrome, diagnosis is prompted by physical symptoms in the newborn
- About Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Andrea Prader and Heinrich Willi first described the syndrome in the 1950s 2 One of the main symptoms of PWS is the inability to control eating In fact, PWS is the leading genetic cause of life-threatening obesity
- NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information
NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including Prader-Willi syndrome, are a primary focus of NICHD’s research Prader-Willi syndrome encompasses a set of related conditions with a range of symptoms that affect eating and metabolism, growth, behavior, and intellectual development
- Prader-Willi Syndrome Resources - NICHD
The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research The foundation sponsors research to eliminate the challenges of PWS Its website includes several resources for families of people with the syndrome MedlinePlus: Prader-Willi Syndrome This website, from the National Library of Medicine at NIH, offers information and links to additional details and services related to PWS Prader-Willi Syndrome
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