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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (17)

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Study Supports Eye Tracking to Measure Hyperphagia in PWS

Results have now been published on a study looking at eye tracking and hyperphagia in younger children with PWS (ages 3-11 years old). The study found that children with PWS who had higher hyperphagia questionnaire scores and more advanced nutritiona...
July 2, 2020 Read More

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Evidence For Accelerated Aging In Young Adults with PWS

Two recent papers address an area that has received very limited attention to date, aging in PWS. Both papers point to differences in aging in young adults with PWS compared to typical individuals and suggest that this is an area that is in need of f...
June 23, 2020 Read More

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PWS Registry Data: Dermatology [INFOGRAPHIC]

When it comes to dermatological or skin issues in PWS, the first things that may come to mind are sensitivity to the sun due to fair skin, and skin picking. However, there are a variety of additional skin-related concerns for individuals with PWS. Da...
June 17, 2020 Read More

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Top-line Results Announced for Phase 3 Trial Evaluating DCCR for PWS

Soleno Therapeutics has announced top-line results from the company’s phase 3 trial, DESTINY PWS (C601), evaluating once-daily diazoxide choline controlled release (DCCR) tablets for patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The results of the study...
June 11, 2020 Read More

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FPWR Announces First Round of 2020 Grant Awards for PWS Research

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research announces our first round of Research Awards in 2020 totaling $912,251. FPWR is dedicated to supporting research that advances the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and to that end, ha...
May 7, 2020 Read More

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Practical Tips for Behavior Intervention At Home

COVID-19 has made all of our homes feel a bit smaller these days... Living together 24/7 has surely whittled away at our patience and increased everyone's anxiety. In this webinar, Patrice Carroll, Director of PWS services at Latham Centers, gives ad...
April 30, 2020 Read More

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PWS Registry Data: Vision [Infographic]

Although many symptoms of PWS are difficult to treat, impaired vision is a place where corrective lenses and/or surgery can make huge improvements. Data from the Global PWS Registry shows that the most common vision issues in PWS are nearsightedness,...
April 15, 2020 Read More

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Advice for Caregivers During COVID-19 [PODCAST]

In our latest podcast, Patrice Carroll, Director of PWS Services at Latham Centers in Cape Cod, shares how to how to help our loved ones with PWS through this unusual time of social distancing and isolation due to COVID-19. To listen, just click abov...
April 6, 2020 Read More

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Tips for Staying Calm and Managing Anxiety During COVID-19 [PODCAST]

In our latest podcast, Lauren Schwartz-Roth, clinical psychologist and mom to a young adult with PWS, shares tips on how to stay calm and manage anxiety during COVID-19. To listen, just click above, or read below for a list of tips to start using tod...
March 23, 2020 Read More

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