A genetic analysis of hibernating animals and people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) has revealed more than 300 small genetic sequences…
Alice Melão
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Articles by Alice Melão
The ongoing DESTINY PWS Phase 3 trial is halfway to its target enrollment of patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) to…
Treatment with once daily guanfacine extended-release tablets — used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — may…
Many patients with Prader-Willi syndrome may manifest psychotic symptoms that meet the diagnostic criteria of cycloid psychosis, a study shows.
A compound that could mimic ghrelin hormone activity and trigger its receptor signals could hold therapeutic potential to improve survival…
Preclinical studies on the long-term impact of the investigational therapy ZGN-1258, being developed as a potential therapy for Prader-Willi…
Data from an ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial showed that Tesomet (tesofensine/metoprolol) is safe and well-tolerated by adolescents with…
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Auris’ Intranasal Betahistine for Treatment of PWS-linked Obesity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an orphan drug designation to Auris Medical for its intranasal betahistine…
Aripiprazole, a medication used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, is a potential therapeutic option for…
Treatment with Soleno Therapeutics’ diazoxide choline controlled release (DCCR) tablets reduced excessive appetite and lowered body fat in Prader-Willi…