The potential of oxytocin for the treatment of hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1080/21678707.2018.1451326
Abstract: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex, multisystem neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs with a frequency of approximately 1/10,000 to 1/30,000 . PWS results from the loss of expression of paternally derived genes by a variety of… read more here.
Keywords: individuals pws; hyperphagia; willi syndrome; prader willi ... See more keywords
Experiencing illness as a crisis by the caregivers of individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273295
Abstract: BACKGROUND The behavioural phenotype of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) implies a specific emotional and social-interactive burden for the caregivers of the individuals with PWS. The aim of the study was to perform an in-depth exploratory analysis… read more here.
Keywords: crisis; caregivers individuals; prader willi; individuals pws ... See more keywords
Endocrine and Metabolic Illnesses in Young Adults with Prader–Willi Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm12060858
Abstract: Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite that leads to morbid obesity. Previous studies reported health problems in adults with PWS. However, studies on younger adults are lacking, and… read more here.
Keywords: prader willi; young adults; metabolic illnesses; endocrine metabolic ... See more keywords