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Testosterone injections are well-tolerated and normalize blood levels of the hormone, but they may raise red blood cell levels excessively in adult men with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), according to a recent study. The study, “Single-center real-life experience with testosterone treatment in adult men with Prader-Willi syndrome,”…
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A special low-calorie diet and appetite suppressing medications — either alone or together — led to substantial weight loss for obese people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a small study showed. However, many patients struggled to adhere to the treatment regimens and eventually regained the weight, the researchers reported. A very…
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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