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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . 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
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
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . 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
Prader-Willi Syndrome Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . 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
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: Use of special nipples or tubes for feeding difficulties Difficulty in sucking is one of the most common symptoms of newborns with
Experimental therapy for Prader-Willi syndrome shows promise in mice Drugs capable of activating silenced genes improve survival and growth outcomes in a mouse model of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare and incurable childhood disease that can lead to life-threatening obesity