Both growth friendly surgery (GFS) and serial cast correction (SCC) were found to help resolve early-onset scoliosis, and…
Articles by José Lopes, PhD
Certain risk factors — such as older age, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and kidney failure — increase the…
A new case report illustrates the importance of prenatal genetic tests when clinical signs strongly suggest a diagnosis of Prader-Willi…
A new study described a rare case of a young man with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) with an invasive infection of…
A low-intensity training program improved hand function in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), according to results of a pilot study…
A Phase 3 trial of Levo Therapeutics‘ treatment candidate LV-101 (intranasal carbetocin) is enrolling participants ages 7-18 with…
Differing levels of tiny RNA molecules called micro RNAs (miRNAs) could explain the distinctive features of obesity between patients with…
Treatment candidate diazoxide chloride controlled release (DCCR) may cause fewer and milder side effects than approved medication Proglycem (diazoxide suspension)…
Treatment with anticonvulsant topiramate (sold under the brand names Topamax, Trokendi XR, and Qudexy XR) may help reduce food-related…
A new video explains how Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) develops, some of its challenges, and ongoing research — all…