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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) PWS is the most common of the genetic disorders that cause life-threatening obesity in children The syndrome affects many aspects of the person's life, including eating, behavior and mood, physical growth, and intellectual development NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH Institutes working to understand PWS
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . .
Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome It is the most common chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disabilities People with Down syndrome are at risk for several other health conditions
- 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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