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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (16)

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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...
November 23, 2020 Read More

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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...
November 18, 2020 Read More

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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.
October 22, 2020 Read More

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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.
September 22, 2020 Read More

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FPWR and PWSA-USA Partner for Telehealth Needs Assessment

FPWR and the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (PWSA | USA) have partnered to conduct a study to measure interest in telehealth as a way of increasing access to care from Prader-Willi syndrome specialists. In addition, the project aims to bette...
August 12, 2020 Read More

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Carbetocin for PWS: Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results Announced

Today, Levo Therapeutics announced the promising results of their Phase 3 Clinical Trial of carbetocin for treating symptoms of PWS.
August 6, 2020 Read More

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Facial and Voice Processing Issues Affect Social Interactions in PWS

Children and adults with PWS frequently show impairments in their social interactions. New research on how people with PWS process visual and auditory cues could lead to social interventions that help.
July 31, 2020 Read More

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Hip Dysplasia in Babies with PWS May Not Need Aggressive Treatment

A new study looking at the long-term consequences of early hip dysplasia does not support an aggressive approach to treating hip dysplasia in babies with PWS. The paper provides useful guidance and suggestions for physicians who are evaluating babies...
July 22, 2020 Read More

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Scoliosis Publication is Resource for Parents and Medical Professionals

Parents may want to download and keep a copy of this review on scoliosis in PWS. The paper comes from Dr. Harold van Bosse, an orthopedic surgeon at Shriner’s Hospital with extensive experience in caring for kids with PWS and scoliosis, and Dr. Merli...
July 10, 2020 Read More

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