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Brain Stimulation (tDCS) Research Shows Promise for Hyperphagia in PWS
Many of the clinical trials for therapies in PWS involve a drug treatment of some sort. However, there is also ongoing work exploring other ways to improve behaviors and possibly hyperphagia (excessive appetite) in PWS. One such approach is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive... Read more »
Published: July 19, 2017 - 4:00 pm
Human Growth Hormone for Adults with PWS
This article is adapted from a presentation by Jennifer Miller, Ph.D. Both children and adults who have been diagnosed with PWS will show symptoms of growth hormone deficiency including low muscle mass and poor cognitive development. Human growth hormone therapy for PWS is... Read more »
Published: July 17, 2017 - 4:00 pm
Study Explores Why Oxytocin for PWS Helps Some People But Not Others
Researchers are making progress in evaluating the potential therapeutic benefit of oxytocin for PWS. However, many questions remain.The biological mechanisms and role of oxytocin in neurobiology are very intricate and complex. A new study funded by FPWR aims to identify genetic factors contributing... Read more »
Published: July 12, 2017 - 4:00 pm

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