A year of treatment with somatropin safely maintains or improves body composition in Japanese children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The findings come from a Pfizer-funded Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT04697381) that evaluated somatropin’s one-year safety and efficacy in 33 PWS patients on stable growth hormone treatment…
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The spiritual study program “A Course in Miracles” has interested me for years. Among other things, it encourages people to recognize the miracles in everyday situations. I’ve had some experience with such miracles. Thanks to new genetic testing methods, Prader-Willi syndrome can now be diagnosed right…
Thinking about potential independence for my 15-year-old son, Jake, who has Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), brings mixed emotions. He faces unique challenges, but he also has unique opportunities. It’s natural to feel both pride and apprehension when your child expresses desire to do things on their own — especially if…
Prader-Will syndrome is a rare and complex genetic condition that results in a variety of physical and mental symptoms. Learn more about the disease here.
Prader-Willi is caused by genetic changes in a particular area of chromosome 15. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Symptoms of Prader-Willi range from physical impairments to cognitive and behavioral issues. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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