Aardvark Therapeutics has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a full clinical hold on its investigational new drug application (IND) for ARD-101 related to the Company’s previously announced voluntary pause.
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When people think about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), conversations often focus on the challenges. But just as important—and too often overlooked—are the strengths and positive attributes that define individuals with PWS.
An expert review, written by Drs. Miller, Shoemaker, Salehi, and Corletto, offers practical clinical guidance for the use of diazoxide choline extended-release (DCCR/VYKAT™ XR), the first FDA-approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrom...
In January 2008, The Dallas Morning News published an article titled “Parents Seek Answers.” At the center of the story was Kathryn McGhee, a mother navigating the daily realities of Prader-Willi syndrome while also helping shape a growing research m...
Topics: Stories of Hope, Research, Parents, hopefull
The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) today announced a venture philanthropy investment in ConSynance Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing CSTI-500, an investigational therapy for the treatment of behavioral dysre...
Skin picking is a common and challenging behavior seen in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), and for many families, it can be incredibly distressing.
For lack of a better phrase to emphasize the heaviness and intensity of the beginning: those days were hard.
Topics: Stories of Hope, hopefull
When our family learned that Miles had Prader-Willi syndrome, everything changed. I had never heard of PWS before, and I was in shock. I was scared and heartbroken for Josh and Carolyn. All I could think was, What are we going to do?
Topics: Stories of Hope, hopefull
Parents of children with Prader-Willi syndrome don’t need to be told that caregiving is hard — you live it every day. You juggle medical complexity, behavioral challenges, constant vigilance around food, and the emotional weight of advocating for you...
Topics: Mental Health, Research
