Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects growth, behavior, and learning. There is no cure for the syndrome, but continual monitoring and treatment may improve a person’s quality of ...

Affected populations: This genetic, multisystem disorder affects an estimated 1 in 30,000 to 1 in 10,000 people worldwide. Most cases of the syndrome occur sporadically, meaning the genetic changes ...

Every waking minute of Hannah Wilkinson’s day is filled with intense hunger. — -- Every waking minute of Hannah Wilkinson’s day is filled with intense hunger. “Even if she's just eaten, we can … ...

Family genetics evaluations. Several family visits with the geneticist and subsequent laboratory evaluations revealed that Bobby had PWS. It was also established that his siblings did not have the ...

Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a genetic disorder of chromosome 15. It is a rare disorder present at birth that results in a number of physical, mental, and behavioral problems. A key feature of ...

How Does It Work for Excessive Hunger? Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare condition usually caused by genetic changes in your DNA. It can also occur after a head or brain injury. The condition affects ...

Findings showed DCCR significantly improved hyperphagia in patients with severe hyperphagia at baseline. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to ...

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - It was a dream come true for a senior at Ryle High School who loves sports. Jacob Arnold is usually the team manager for the Raiders basketball team, but he got the nod to ...

Federal regulators are clearing a first-of-its-kind treatment for symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by insatiable hunger. The Food and Drug Administration approved a ...

CHATHAM, N.J., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that ...