Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog (55)

Reiter Studies PWS Genetics With Dental Pulp Stem Cells

You may have seen requests for parents to donate the lost baby teeth of their children with PWS for research. What can these baby teeth do for Prader-Willi research? The answer is that Dr. Lawrence Reiter has implemented a novel technique for studyin...

July 6, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

Incidence of Autism In People With PWS Lower Than Previously Thought

The potential overlap between PWS and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been the subject of discussion and research for some time now. In the past, research found estimates of autism in people with PWS to be as high as 41%. But on June 5...

July 5, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

For This Dad, PWS Means Exceeding Expectations

A special contribution by guest blogger Blake Brenneman Blake shared his story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.

June 30, 2017 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

FPWR Research Team Presents Latest Grants for PWS Studies [VIDEO]

On June 23, FPWR research staff members Theresa Strong and Jessica Bohonowych presented a webinar reviewing recent initiatives funded through FPWR. The webinar is available on video below. It includes an overview of newly funded studies, new opportun...

June 28, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

Mom's Message to PWS Parents: Pride and Love Will Fill Your Heart

A special contribution by guest blogger Laura Capone Laura shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire. Has your child exceeded your expectations? A million times yes! We were given a very low expectation for Tommy's future, but he is a wa...

June 23, 2017 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Dr. Hof Looks for Link Between Brain Neurons and Mental Health in PWS

Cognition, social behavior, and decision-making are common challenges among individuals with PWS. The brain region that controls many of these functions is called the frontal lobe. To date, there has been little work on understanding differences in t...

June 21, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

Tony Holland, Leader In PWS Research on Obesity, Satiety, and Behavior

There has been much recent interest in the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community regarding vagus nerve stimulation, a novel approach to treat PWS behavior issues, which is being led by Dr. Tony Holland and supported by FPWR. In fact, Dr. Holland, a p...

June 14, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

A Father's Story: Fighting the PWS Battle With Shared Love, Clear Vision

A special contribution by guest blogger, dad, and One Small Step host Adam Larson An expecting father has crystal clear vision. You are at the moment when all you will ever amount to is about to be tested. All of your talents will be called upon and ...

June 9, 2017 Read More

Topics: Stories of Hope

Dr. Rudolph Leibel: Searching for PWS Causes at Molecular Level In Brain

Many may remember Dr. Rudolph Leibel’s presentation on stem cells and Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) at the FPWR Research Conference in November 2014. He also published a breakthrough discovery in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, with Lisa Burnett...

June 8, 2017 Read More

Topics: Research

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Reiter Studies PWS Genetics With Dental Pulp Stem Cells

Incidence of Autism In People With PWS Lower Than Previously Thought

For This Dad, PWS Means Exceeding Expectations

FPWR Research Team Presents Latest Grants for PWS Studies [VIDEO]

Mom's Message to PWS Parents: Pride and Love Will Fill Your Heart

Dr. Hof Looks for Link Between Brain Neurons and Mental Health in PWS

Tony Holland, Leader In PWS Research on Obesity, Satiety, and Behavior

A Father's Story: Fighting the PWS Battle With Shared Love, Clear Vision

Dr. Rudolph Leibel: Searching for PWS Causes at Molecular Level In Brain

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