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Modafinil and Daytime Sleepiness in Prader-Willi Syndrome

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is one of those symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) that often does not get the attention it deserves. EDS can profoundly undermine success in older children and adults with PWS. It is hard to learn anything in ...
January 15, 2026 Read More

Topics: Therapeutic Development, Research, Research Blog, Sleep

Endocrine Care for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome: 2025 Conference Insights

Understanding the endocrine system is essential for managing Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). From infancy through adulthood, hormone-related challenges shape growth, development, metabolism, and overall health. In this 2025 FPWR Conference presentation,...
November 11, 2025 Read More

Topics: Therapeutic Development, Research

De-Risking Treatment Development: Paving the Way for Therapeutic Successes

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) employs a "de-risking" funding strategy to accelerate the development of new treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are here to take the risks, fund new ideas, and help build the resources that ...
November 19, 2024 Read More

Topics: Therapeutic Development, Research, Schaaf-Yang Syndrome

Orthopedic Challenges and Treatments in PWS [2022 CONFERENCE VIDEO]

In this 2-hour and 2-minute video, Dr. Harold van Bosse, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at SSM Health/Saint Louis University/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Nora Wagner, an APTA board certified pediatrics clinical specialist, discuss or...
February 21, 2023 Read More

Topics: Therapeutic Development

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