A study of voice and non-voice processing in Prader-Willi syndrome
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2020 Background Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare and complex neurodevelopmental disorder of genetic origin. It manifests itself in endocrine and cognitive problems, including highly pronounced hyperphagia and severe obesity.
Kuzma Strenilkov +9 more
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A 14-year-old male patient with diagnosis of Prader–Willi syndrome in Ethiopia: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023 Background Prader–Willi syndrome is a complex multisystem disorder due to the absent expression of paternally active genes in the Prader–Willi syndrome-critical region on chromosome 15 (15q11.2-q13).
Kibret Enyew Belay +4 more
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Influence of Naltrexone/Bupropion Combination Treatment on Body Mass Index in Prader–Willi Syndrome Re: “Prader–Willi Syndrome, Management of Impulsivity, and Hyperphagia in an Adolescent” by Puri et al. (J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 26:403–404, 2016) [PDF]
, 2016 We read with interest the case report by Puri et al. (2016) describing a 13-year-old girl with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) treated for 6 weeks with a naltrexone/bupropion combination (Contrave) to target impulsivity, inattention, physical aggression, and
Hor, Amanda, Purtell, Louise
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Cognitive and behavioral heterogeneity in genetic syndromes
Jornal de Pediatria, 2014 Objective: this study aimed to investigate the cognitive and behavioral profiles, as well as the psychiatric symptoms and disorders in children with three different genetic syndromes with similar sociocultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Luiz F.L. Pegoraro +4 more
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Special Issue: Genetics of Prader–Willi Syndrome [PDF]
, 2021 This Special Issue includes 15 peer-reviewed articles for publication by experts in Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) and their reflective area of interest impacting this rare disorder [...
David E. Godler, Merlin G. Butler
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Sedation in a Patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2014 Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare disorder characterized by hypotonia, growth retardation, characteristic face shape, hypogonadism, hyperphagia and related morbid obesity.
Mehmet Toptaş +3 more
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Impact of transitional care on endocrine and anthropometric parameters in Prader–Willi syndrome
Endocrine Connections, 2018 Context: The transition of patients with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) to adult life for medical care is challenging because of multiple comorbidities, including hormone deficiencies, obesity and cognitive and behavioral disabilities. Objective: To assess
A C Paepegaey +9 more
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, 1991 The clinical and polysomnographic features of 5 patients with Prader-Willi syndrome were studied at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Baroreflex Dysfunction in Prader Willi Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Prader-Willi syndrome is a classical hypothalamic insufficiency disorder. This syndrome is often associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality - which could probably be attributed to autonomic dysfunction.
Manpreet Kaur +3 more
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Dental Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome in a 7-year-old Girl: A Rare Case Report [PDF]
Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry, 2022 Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a lack of expression of paternal genes located on chromosome 15q11-q13. Prader-Willi syndrome is characterized by hypothalamic dysfunction.
Mallayya C Hiremath +4 more
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