Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog

Return of Results: CARE-PWS by Levo Therapeutics [2020 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

In this 36-minute Return of Results session, David Ryman of Levo Therapeutics provides insights into the Phase 3 clinical trial of carbetocin, including next steps for making the drug available to treat hyperphagia and anxiety behaviors in PWS. This ...

December 15, 2020 Read More

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Study Reveals Features of Schaaf-Yang Syndrome Adult Phenotype

A new study sheds light on the clinical characteristics of Schaaf-Yang Syndrome in adults. In addition to other important findings, the study suggests there is more overlap between PWS and Schaaf-Yang Syndrome than previously understood, and confirms...

December 14, 2020 Read More

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What's Happening in PWS Research [2020 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

Join Dr. Theresa Strong and the FPWR Research Team to learn more about what is happening in PWS research. In this 68-minute video, the FPWR Research Team members summarize highlights, recent findings and the latest on PWS research and available resou...

November 25, 2020 Read More

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PWS Registry Data: Impact of COVID-19 on PWS Families [INFOGRAPHICS]

Originally published in August 2020, this blog has been updated with significant new data. The Global PWS Registry launched a survey this summer to capture the impact of COVID-19 on PWS families, and how our community is navigating this unprecedented...

November 23, 2020 Read More

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PWS Clinical Trials Panel [2020 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

PWS clinical trials are taking place around the world to help us understand Prader-Willi syndrome and investigate new treatments. In this 60-minute video, Dr. Strong summarizes the drug development pathway, followed by trial representatives describin...

November 18, 2020 Read More

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November 15th Is International 15q Day

Together, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, Angelman Syndrome Foundation and Dup15q Alliance are raising awareness of the similarities between Angelman, Dup15q, and Prader-Willi syndromes.

October 22, 2020 Read More

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Changes In Weight and BMI In Adolescents and Adults with PWS

In this 6-minute video, Drs. Theresa Strong and Caroline Vrana-Diaz review data and findings from the PWS Weight Study conducted by the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research. This study has been published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.

September 22, 2020 Read More

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FPWR and PWSA-USA Partner for Telehealth Needs Assessment

FPWR and the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (PWSA | USA) have partnered to conduct a study to measure interest in telehealth as a way of increasing access to care from Prader-Willi syndrome specialists. In addition, the project aims to bette...

August 12, 2020 Read More

Topics: Research