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FPWR Blog

Is Oxytocin for PWS Beneficial? An Overview of Research

Researchers are making progress in evaluating the potential therapeutic benefit of oxytocin for PWS. Here, we review some of the most prominent research studies in this area and their implications for PWS.

Topics: Research

A Ray of Hope: Families Share Why They Love the FPWR Conference

Attending a conference means being around people who get it—they understand the journey you have been on with your child, personally, and with the world. It’s like seeing your family when you attend the FPWR Family Conference. Everyone, whether a new...

Topics: News

Vanderbilt Clinic Founder Reflects on Filling the Gaps In PWS Care

This guest blog was contributed by Dr. Jessica Duis, Pediatric Geneticist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and author of A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Clinical Management of Prader–Willi Syndrome. One of the most common questions I hear ...

Topics: Research

Saniona Provides Update on Ongoing Phase 2a Study of Tesomet for PWS

Saniona recently published a press release with an update on their Phase 2a study of Tesomet for Prader-Willi syndrome. A member of the PWS Clinical Trials Consortium, Saniona is working with FPWR, PWSA-USA, leading PWS experts and other industry par...

Two Silver Medals: A Child's Achievement Inspires Strength and Hope

A special contribution by guest blogger Allison Shelton Allison shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.

Topics: Stories of Hope

Schaaf-Yang Syndrome Research Plan 2019-2021

With the input of experts and parent advocates from the SYS community, a research plan has been developed to guide and accelerate SYS research over the next 3 years. The plan includes a brief overview of the ‘current state of research,' highlights cu...

ConSynance Therapeutics, Harmony Biosciences Join PWS Clinical Trials Consortium

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is pleased to announce the addition of ConSynance Therapeutics and Harmony Biosciences to the PWS Clinical Trials Consortium.

Topics: News

New Investigational Drugs for PWS Offer Hope [2018 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

This blog is based on a presentation at the FPWR 2018 conference. You can watch the complete presentation by clicking on the embedded video. In case you don't have time to watch the full video, we've included a full transcript below. You can also wat...

Topics: Research Blog