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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (6)

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Can Breakthrough Obesity Drugs Wegovy and Tirzapatide Deliver in PWS?

You’re probably seen at least one headline heralding the remarkable successes of Novo Nordisk’s drug Wegovy (Semaglutide, 2.4 mg) and Eli Lily’s tirzepatide (currently only approved for type 2 diabetes – likely to be approved for weight loss later th...
February 7, 2023 Read More

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Demographics and Comorbidities Among Hospitalized Patients With PWS

Dr. James Luccarelli, a researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently published a study summarizing the demographic characteristics and medical complications of individuals with PWS who were treated at acute care hospitals in the United Stat...
January 18, 2023 Read More

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What's Happening in PWS Research [2022 Conference Video]

In this one hour and 17-minutevideo, Dr. Theresa Strong and the FPWR research team explore recent research breakthroughs and emerging standards of care for PWS.
January 11, 2023 Read More

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Watching for Mental Health Issues

Lauren Schwartz-Roth, clinical psychologist and mom to a young adult with PWS, shares how to identify and treat serious mental health issues in our loved ones with PWS.
January 5, 2023 Read More

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Advancing Hope: New Therapies for PWS [2022 Conference Video]

In this 50‑minute video, Dr. Tony Holland, Dr. Lauren Schwartz, and Dr. Deepan Singh discuss two promising studies of therapies for Prader-Willi syndrome: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and bright light therapy. The session includes Q&A from parti...
November 29, 2022 Read More

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PWS Early Interventions: 5 Therapies for Prader-Willi Syndrome

The time immediately following a diagnosis of PWS can be very difficult, and parents typically are dealing with an overwhelming amount of new information. It's important to take the time you need to process what is happening and connect with others f...
November 22, 2022 Read More

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Harmony Biosciences Announces Topline Results From Phase 2 Pitolisant Study

Today, Harmony Biosciences announced topline data on the primary outcome, excessive daytime sleepiness, from their Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS. The study included 65 volunteers, ages 6 to 65, who were...
November 1, 2022 Read More

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FPWR Announces Funding of $1.8M for Research Grants

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research announces our second round of Research Awards in 2022, exceeding $1,800,000. Representing the largest single round of funding in FPWR history, we are excited to fund a robust group of 14 grants that encompass ...
October 28, 2022 Read More

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Introducing PADQ: a New PWS-Specific Measure for Anxiousness & Distress

Thanks to almost 900 PWS families who completed multiple surveys in the Global PWS Registry, a new study examining sleep disorders, seizures, and psychiatric behaviors provides a great deal of valuable data and new insights into the relationship betw...
October 18, 2022 Read More

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