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Study Uses Eye Tracking To Develop Biomarkers for Hyperphagia in PWS
Although hyperphagia (excessive appetite) is a hallmark of PWS, it's one of the most difficult features to accurately measure and characterize. Currently, the main tools in this area are questionnaires about food behavior and food interest. These can be answered by caregivers,... Read more »
Published: May 24, 2017 - 9:00 am
My Dreams Are Bigger Now Than Before My Son's PWS Diagnosis
A special contribution by guest blogger Laura Hollatz I am a dreamer. Always have been, and always will be. When I was a little girl, I wanted to be Wonder Woman. I also dreamt of living in a huge castle with all... Read more »
Published: May 24, 2017 - 9:00 am
Our Grandchild With PWS Is Our Shining Star, Our Lovebug, Our Hero
A special contribution by guest bloggers Amy and Bob Chipetz Brandon will be 5 years old on May 24. We remember seeing him, our first grandson, shortly after birth. We were all so elated of the arrival of our daughter and... Read more »
Published: May 19, 2017 - 9:00 am

May is PWS Awareness Month