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FPWR Blog

Schaaf-Yang Syndrome Update with Dr. Schaaf [2023 Conference Video]

In this 85‑minute video, Dr. Christian Schaaf, medical director and department chair at the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Heidelberg and visiting professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, explains our understanding of Schaaf-Yan...

Topics: Research, SYS

Feeding Tube Use and Complications in Babies With PWS

A paper has just been published that provides new insight into the use of feeding tubes in babies with PWS, thanks to the participation of ~350 families who completed the “Feeding Tube Survey” in the Global PWS Registry. Drs. Sani Roy, Ann Scheimann,...

Topics: Research

New Research into the Sense of Smell in PWS

It is well established in science as well as culture that the smell of food is linked to appetite, but despite the extensive research being conducted to understand the biology underlying the most notable symptom of Prader-Willi Syndrome, hyperphagia,...

Topics: Research

Standards of Care for People with PWS Ages 3-9 [2023 Conference Video]

In this one-hour and 2‑minute video, Dr. Parisa Salehi, a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Seattle Children’s and SCH PWS Clinical Director, discusses standards of care for people with PWS ages 3-9.

Topics: ages: 4-7, Parents, Children 3-6

10 Highlighted Research Accomplishments from 2023

2023 marks yet another record-breaking year in our pursuit of treatments for Prader-Willi (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang (SYS) syndromes. In this blog, we shine a spotlight on 10 research accomplishments from 2023, each contributing to a deeper understanding ...

Analysis of Hyperphagia Questionnaire for Clinical Trials (HQ-CT) Scores

The Hyperphagia Questionnaire for Clinical Trials (HQ-CT) is typically completed by caregivers for individuals with PWS who are enrolled in clinical trials. The questionnaire is designed to evaluate changes inhyperphagia during the course of the tria...

Topics: News, Research, Parents

VNS4PWS Clinical Trial Opens for Enrollment

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is pleased to announce our VNS4PWS clinical trial is now open and enrolling participants with PWS ages 10-40 who experience disruptive behaviors and temper outbursts.

Mom of Triplets Celebrates Son's Progress, Finds Hope In PWS Research

A special contribution by Lindsey Larson, Host of Live Life Full Lewistown, IL Being a first time mom is hard. Having triplets makes it even more challenging. Add to that a rare diagnosis, and it’s ... well, interesting is the only word that I can fi...

Topics: Stories of Hope

Presentations and Management of Sleep Disorders in PWS [2023 Conference Video]

In this 1 hour and 2‑minute video, Dr. Jessica Duis, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics at Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, will highlight presentations of sleep disorders in PWS, diagnostic evaluation, and treatme...

Topics: Research, Sleep, Video Gallery