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FPWR Blog

PWS Registry Data: Impact of COVID-19 on PWS Families [INFOGRAPHICS]

Originally published in August 2020, this blog has been updated with significant new data. The Global PWS Registry launched a survey this summer to capture the impact of COVID-19 on PWS families, and how our community is navigating this unprecedented...

Topics: Research

PWS Clinical Trials Panel [2020 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

PWS clinical trials are taking place around the world to help us understand Prader-Willi syndrome and investigate new treatments. In this 60-minute video, Dr. Strong summarizes the drug development pathway, followed by trial representatives describin...

Topics: Research

'The Growth Was Within Myself': A PWS Mom Counts Blessings

A special contribution by guest blogger Joni Augustine. Joni shared her story via our Stories of Hope Questionnaire. How has your child exceeded your expectations? Branden was born 30 years ago, before there were so many wonderful resources. I was to...

Topics: Stories of Hope

Adenotonsillectomy as a Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in PWS

High quality sleep is essential to a child’s growth and development. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the muscles in the airway relax during sleep, causing a narrowing or closure of the airway, with temporary interruptions of breathing and s...

I’ve Spent My Life Preparing For This: PWS Mom Shares Sources of Strength

— A special contribution by guest blogger Jacquelyn K. Jacquelyn shared her story via our Stories of Hope Questionnaire.

Topics: Stories of Hope

November 15th Is International 15q Day

Together, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, Angelman Syndrome Foundation and Dup15q Alliance are raising awareness of the similarities between Angelman, Dup15q, and Prader-Willi syndromes.

Topics: Research

With PWS Research, There Is Renewed Hope for Peyton

On April 18th, 2012, our beautiful daughter, Peyton, was born. At 5lbs, 7oz, she was little, but everyone thought she was just weak and that she would get stronger as she grew. Peyton was not strong enough to nurse and she struggled with a bottle. We...

Topics: Stories of Hope

Changes In Weight and BMI In Adolescents and Adults with PWS

In this 6-minute video, Drs. Theresa Strong and Caroline Vrana-Diaz review data and findings from the PWS Weight Study conducted by the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research. This study has been published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.

Topics: Research

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2020 Virtual PWS Family Conference

The FPWR Family Conference takes place October 6-9, and this year, it's virtual and free. Here are the top 10 reasons you need to be there!

Topics: News