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| − | [http://www.pwsausa.org PWSAUSA] | + | [http://www.pwsausa.org Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSAUSA)] |
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| + | [http://www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/basicfac.htm PWSAUSA Basic Facts on PWS] | ||
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| + | [http://www.pwsausa.org/faq.htm PWSAUSA Frequently Asked Questions] | ||
[http://www.pwsplayroom.org PWS Playroom] | [http://www.pwsplayroom.org PWS Playroom] | ||
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* A genetic syndrome that is believed to be the most common genetic cause of obesity. | * A genetic syndrome that is believed to be the most common genetic cause of obesity. | ||
| − | * Three genetic subtypes: deletion, uniparental disomy (UPD), and | + | * Three genetic subtypes: deletion, uniparental disomy (UPD), and imprinting mutation. |
* First stage of PWS is characterized by low tone (floppiness) and failure to thrive. | * First stage of PWS is characterized by low tone (floppiness) and failure to thrive. | ||
* Second stage of PWS is characterized by a lack of normal hunger and satiety responses. | * Second stage of PWS is characterized by a lack of normal hunger and satiety responses. | ||
* There is currently no cure for PWS. | * There is currently no cure for PWS. | ||
* This Wiki is dedicated to the treatments, both conventional and unconventional, that are believed to improve the quality of life of PWS patients and their families. | * This Wiki is dedicated to the treatments, both conventional and unconventional, that are believed to improve the quality of life of PWS patients and their families. | ||
Revision as of 04:25, 28 November 2004
Useful Sites
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSAUSA)
PWSAUSA Frequently Asked Questions
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)- Briefly
- A genetic syndrome that is believed to be the most common genetic cause of obesity.
- Three genetic subtypes: deletion, uniparental disomy (UPD), and imprinting mutation.
- First stage of PWS is characterized by low tone (floppiness) and failure to thrive.
- Second stage of PWS is characterized by a lack of normal hunger and satiety responses.
- There is currently no cure for PWS.
- This Wiki is dedicated to the treatments, both conventional and unconventional, that are believed to improve the quality of life of PWS patients and their families.
