Prader-Willi syndrome, rare human genetic disorder characterized by weak muscle tone at birth, small stature, intellectual disabilities, overeating leading to childhood obesity, and high rates of morbidity and mortality. The syndrome arises from the dele
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is frequently identified by its hallmark symptoms of obesity and hyperphagia. Our analysis of discussion in a closed PWS group on social media revealed, however, that caregivers used terms for "sleepiness" more often than they used terms for "hunger." These results ...
said Elizabeth Roof, M.A., Vanderbilt University. “As clinical researchers, we are thrilled to see the results from CARE-PWS and that treatment with LV-101 showed meaningful improvements in hyperphagia and anxiety in pati...
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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurogenetic condition characterized by a variety of physical and behavioral symptoms that impact health and quality of life. Skin picking, a form of self-injurious behavior, is highly prevalent in the PWS population and can result in serious and long-lasting ...