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Supporters poised to observe PWS Awareness Month in May

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) Awareness Month happens every May to celebrate the global PWS community and call attention to its needs and there are a host of ways to participate this year. The goal is to heighten PWS awareness among lawmakers, scientists, public authorities, health professionals, and the general…

Long-lasting effects of weight-loss surgeries analyzed

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) can safely lead to sustained weight loss in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) patients, a meta-analysis shows. “It may indeed be time to take a new look at MBS for patients with PWS,” the researchers wrote. The study, “Metabolic and bariatric surgery for obesity…

EMO-T program helps PWS children with emotional challenges

EMO-T, a new emotional skill training program, helped children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) express, recognize, understand, and regulate emotions, a study suggested. After EMO-T, scores related to emotional expression and comprehension matched those of control participants without PWS. Regulating and expressing emotions requires prerequisite emotion skills, said the researchers,…