The experiences of siblings of individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) change as they age, as do their support needs, and are associated with variable parents’ perspectives, according to a recent study. Tailoring advice and support to the life stages of siblings, as well as involving them in discussions about…
An imbalance of fatty molecules in the blood, as assessed by the triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C), can accurately detect metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a study has shown. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions, including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure,…
Children younger than 2 with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) show no changes in the levels of free thyroxine (FT4) — the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland — following growth hormone treatment, a Japanese study shows. In older children, those ranging in age from 2 to 7, growth hormone…
Children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have less lean body mass and grip strength, and spend more time inactive compared to healthy children or those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a pilot study in Canada has found. “These findings are relevant as early detection of deficits in muscle strength and…
A toddler with both Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Moebius syndrome was successfully treated for respiratory distress with a cystic fibrosis medication called dornase alfa and hypertonic saline delivered via the nose. The girl displayed a rare combination of the two congenital diseases — meaning they were present at birth…
An overview of patients with atypical deletions causing Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) suggests deletions in the SNURF-SNPRN and SNORD-116 genes are crucial for developing major PWS symptoms, a new study reports. The study “Atypical 15q11.2-q13 Deletions and the Prader-Willi Phenotype,” was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. PWS…
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