Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog (56)

Art Auction Combines One-of-a-Kind Art AND Support for PWS Research

4/17/2017 — Note: Bidding closed yesterday, but you can still see these beautiful pieces of art on Facebook! Twenty unique paintings are available to the highest bidders in a unique art auction benefiting the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPW...

April 12, 2017 Read More

Topics: News

New Evidence Supports Benefits of Hippotherapy

A new study highlighted in Medical News Today further supports the benefits of hippotherapy with regards to behavioral tasks and cognitive development. Hippotherapy is the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment.

April 12, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

Bearden Research Transforming Understanding of Mental Illness in PWS

Behavior and mental health issues are an important part of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). In particular, one of the most challenging aspects for families to face is the onset of psychosis (i.e., mental illness characterized by symptoms, such as delusio...

April 7, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

Multidisciplinary PWS Clinic Opens At Vanderbilt University

A new multidisciplinary PWS clinic at Vanderbilt University provides comprehensive and innovative care of children and adults with PWS. The clinic will enable patients to see a variety of PWS specialists in one location, easing the burden on patients...

April 5, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

I Turn to PWS Research for Hope, and to Other PWS Moms for Help

A special contribution by guest blogger Maegan Richard Maegan shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire. How has your child exceeded your expectations? When Cade was born, he was so lifeless and fragile. He kept the doctors on their toes...

March 31, 2017 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Schaaf Research Connects Missing MAGEL2 Gene to PWS Symptoms

Prader Willi syndrome (PWS) results when a set of key genes on chromosome 15 are missing and/or inactive. Figuring out the role played by each of these genes in PWS is a major goal for PWS research. One of the genes in the PWS region is called MAGEL2...

March 29, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research, SYS

Your Child Is So Much More Than a PWS Diagnosis

A special contribution by guest blogger Melissa Demand Melissa shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire. How has your child exceeded your expectations? We were lucky that in NICU and through our geneticist, we only heard about what he w...

March 24, 2017 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Will Vagus Nerve Stimulation Effectively Treat Behavior in PWS?

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) offers the possibility of a unique, non-pharmacotherapy for treating behavior in PWS, Prader-Willi syndrome. A small pilot study involving three patients with PWS has shown promising results, and next steps are already u...

March 22, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research