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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (4)

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A Link Between Exercise Motivation and the Gut Microbiome

Do you ever wonder why you’re so strongly motivated to exercise while it seems that some others inexplicably aren’t? The answer may lie in the differences between your gut microbiomes! Nature, the world’s leading multidisciplinary science journal, re...
March 7, 2023 Read More

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PWS Registry Data: Mental Health Therapies [INFOGRAPHIC]

As a rare disorder, PWS is most well-known to the medical community and general population for hyperphagia, or intense food-seeking behavior. However, family members, caregivers, and individuals with PWS know that behavior difficulties and mental hea...
March 6, 2023 Read More

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Medical Devices Offer New Opportunities to Alleviate Symptoms of PWS

FPWR is investigating several devices that have been proven effective in treating a myriad of symptoms associated with other medical conditions & have considerable potential to relieve symptoms of PWS. Devices offer many advantages including an e...
February 22, 2023 Read More

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Can Breakthrough Obesity Drugs Wegovy and Tirzapatide Deliver in PWS?

You’re probably seen at least one headline heralding the remarkable successes of Novo Nordisk’s drug Wegovy (Semaglutide, 2.4 mg) and Eli Lily’s tirzepatide (currently only approved for type 2 diabetes – likely to be approved for weight loss later th...
February 7, 2023 Read More

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Demographics and Comorbidities Among Hospitalized Patients With PWS

Dr. James Luccarelli, a researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently published a study summarizing the demographic characteristics and medical complications of individuals with PWS who were treated at acute care hospitals in the United Stat...
January 18, 2023 Read More

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What's Happening in PWS Research [2022 Conference Video]

In this one hour and 17-minutevideo, Dr. Theresa Strong and the FPWR research team explore recent research breakthroughs and emerging standards of care for PWS.
January 11, 2023 Read More

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Watching for Mental Health Issues

Lauren Schwartz-Roth, clinical psychologist and mom to a young adult with PWS, shares how to identify and treat serious mental health issues in our loved ones with PWS.
January 5, 2023 Read More

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Advancing Hope: New Therapies for PWS [2022 Conference Video]

In this 50‑minute video, Dr. Tony Holland, Dr. Lauren Schwartz, and Dr. Deepan Singh discuss two promising studies of therapies for Prader-Willi syndrome: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and bright light therapy. The session includes Q&A from parti...
November 29, 2022 Read More

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PWS Early Interventions: 5 Therapies for Prader-Willi Syndrome

The time immediately following a diagnosis of PWS can be very difficult, and parents typically are dealing with an overwhelming amount of new information. It's important to take the time you need to process what is happening and connect with others f...
November 22, 2022 Read More

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