41. Home Includes news, important dates, fund raising, maps and links. http://www.pwsausa.org/nj/

PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME is a birth defect first identified in 1956 by Swiss doctors A. Prader, H. Willi and A Labhart. There are no known reasons for the genetic accident that causes this lifelong condition which affects appetite, growth, metabolism and behavior. Those affected by the syndrome - about one in 12,000 - are very much alike in their physical symptoms, behaviors and other characteristics. Both sexes and all races are affected. The Prader Willi Syndrome Association provides a resource for education and information about Prader-Willi and support for families, professionals and other interested citizens. See our new newsletter and golf outing information under "news". Our Mission The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, NJ Chapter is formed to provide support to parents and individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. We strive to help educate both educators and the medical field on the needs of people with PWS. We hold two meetings a year with featured speakers on Prader-Willi Syndrome and related areas. We try to be involved politically for persons with PWS and to assist in their life's planning.

42. EMedicine - Prader-Willi Syndrome : Article By Ann Scheimann, MD praderwilli syndrome - prader-willi syndrome (PWS) is a chromosomal microdeletion/disomy disorder arising from deletion or disruption of genes in the http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1880.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Genetics And Metabolic Disease Prader-Willi Syndrome Last Updated: July 10, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PWS, Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Ann Scheimann, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition and Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medical Institution Ann Scheimann, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Editor(s): Michael Fasullo, PhD , Associate Professor, Center for Immunology and Microbial Disease, Albany Medical College; Robert Konop, PharmD , Director of Drug Programs and Utilization; Robert Anthony Saul, MD

43. PWSA (USA) Forwarding Page medLogo.gif (7213 bytes). The praderwilli syndrome Association (USA) web site has moved to. http//www.pwsausa.org. Please update your bookmarks. http://www.athenet.net/~pwsa_usa/

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44. Prader-Willi Syndrome Arizona Association praderwilli syndrome Arizona Association, with photos, personal stories, parenting advice, pictures, and information about PWS. http://www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/pwsaa/

This website has moved. Here is the new url: http://members.cox.net/pwsaa

45. Welcome To Gretton Homes Information about the organization that offers residential care for people with praderwilli syndrome. http://www.gretton-homes.co.uk/

Your browser does not support script We will strive to promote, maintain and improve the principles of rights, choice, privacy, independence and fulfillment for all of our residents. We will always endeavour to see the person first and the disability second. Gretton House - Main house incorporating head office. Gretton Homes has acquired a national and international reputation for supporting people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and are now the market leaders in offering this service to anyone in the UK and occasionally abroad. With over twenty years experience we continue to strive to improve the opportunities and quality of life for people with the syndrome. We have proven beyond all doubt that with careful management of the condition people with PWS can lead relatively normal and fulfilling lifestyles. This was not the case a mere twenty years ago. We are ever hopeful that with great and rapid advances in medical science a breakthough in the diagnosis and treatment of PWS may be possible in the very near future. Until that time we will continue to support people with PWS and their families.

46. Main Page - PWS Notes Designed to provide useful background on praderwilli syndrome (PWS) for parents and to organize medical information that may be helpful for future research directions. http://www.pwsnotes.org/

Main Page From PWS Notes Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 PWS Notes 2 New Diagnosis? - First Steps 3 What is a Wiki? 4 Early interventions ... edit PWS Notes PWS Notes is designed to provide useful background on Prader-Willi Syndrome ( PWS ) for parents and to organize medical information that may be helpful for future research directions. This wiki was created by a PWS Mom and is particularly dedicated to the new generation of PWS children who are receiving the advantages of early interventions edit New Diagnosis? - First Steps I know the pain and depression that comes with hearing that your perfect baby has PWS. Everyone has a different way of making it through that pain. As you figure out your way, I have three steps that I believe are critical for the health of your baby. I welcome the addition to or modification of these steps by other parents: Bond with your baby Move/stimulate your baby Get your baby on Growth Hormone (this is somewhat controversial) Contact your county Early Intervention/Birth to Three Program Get Organized! Start a Care Notebook for your child

47. Prader-Willi Syndrome Article describes praderwilli syndrome, its diagnosis, and treatment. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/praderwillisynd/a/082101.htm

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48. Prader-Willi Syndrome Links to information and resources for praderwilli syndrome, a disorder resulting from a Chromosome 15 error. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/praderwillisynd/

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49. Development And Neurobiology: Genetics Of Childhood Disorders: Genomic Imprintin praderwilli syndrome (PWS) is a developmental disorder characterized by mental retardation or (1998), prader-willi syndrome (clinical conference). http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/plomdevelop/genetics/00jungen.htm

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry,39:6, 797-800 June 2000 Matthew W. State, M.D., and Elisabeth M. Dykens, Ph.D. Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a developmental disorder characterized by mental retardation or learning disability, infantile hypotonia and poor suck reflex, growth retardation, delayed sexual development, and the childhood onset of pronounced hyperphagia. Food-related difficulties are the most striking and widely recognized sequelae of this syndrome. Without appropriate dietary and behavioral intervention, almost everyone with PWS will become dangerously obese. However, in addition to these well-known problems with food, those with PWS also suffer from a range of psychiatric and behavioral difficulties, including high rates of depression, obsessions, and compulsions. PWS is a relatively rare disorder, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 live births. Nonetheless, it has figured prominently in the recent history of genetics. This is due in large part to its surprising relationship with Angelman syndrome (AS) and the resulting identification of genomic imprinting in humans. Moreover, as research into the various aspects of this disorder has progressed, it has become increasingly evident that PWS may provide neuroscientists a valuable window into the complex interplay of genes, brain, and behavior.

50. Your Child | Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) praderwilli syndrome is genetic syndrome that affects one in every 12000-15000 people of What causes prader-willi syndrome? Is there a test for it? http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/praders.htm

YOUR CHILD HOME Your Child Topics UMHS HOME Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) What is Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is genetic syndrome that affects one in every 12,000-15,000 people of both sexes and all races and ethnic groups. It is caused by a disorder of chromosome 15. To learn more about genetics and to better understand how genes cause syndromes, see Your Child Genetic Syndromes What are the features of children with PWS? The major features are obesity, cognitive impairment, behavior problems, poor muscle tone, and less than normal sex hormones ( hypogonadism ). Other typical feature include: Low muscle tone ( floppy baby Feeding problems and poor weight gain in infancy. Extreme hunger, overeating, obsession with food after infancy. Big weight gain between one and six years of age. This leads to morbid obesity if no steps are taken to help. Distinctive facial features: narrow face, almond shape eyes, small mouth with thin upper lip and down-turned corners. Hypogonadism —incomplete sexual development, undescended testicles, small penis, delayed puberty. Developmental delay , including mild to moderate mental retardation and learning difficulties Infants and children are typically happy and loving and exhibit few behavior problems.

51. Welcome To The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK) Web Site Click on the logo to enter our web site. http://pwsa.co.uk/

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52. Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK) The website of the praderwilli syndrome Association (UK) prader-willi syndrome (PWS) was first described in 1956 by Swiss doctors, Prof. http://pwsa.co.uk/main.php?catagory=1

53. Prader-Willi praderwilli syndrome Inheritance of the deletion from the father produces prader-willi syndrome (note the inverted V-shaped upper lip, small hands, http://medgen.genetics.utah.edu/photographs/pages/praderwilli.htm

Prader-Willi syndrome view 1308 KB version view 3 KB version Inheritance of the deletion from the father produces Prader-Willi syndrome (note the inverted V-shaped upper lip, small hands, and truncal obesity). Examinations Photographs Movies Links ... noJava Home

54. Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader Willi Syndrome page links to national international support groups, clinics with genetic counselors and geneticists. http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/prader.html

Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) 5700 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34242 USA Tel: (800) 926-4797 or (941) 312-0400 Fax: (941) 312-0142 E-mail: pwsausa@aol.com Web site: http://www.pwsausa.org includes Also See: National organizations information on genetic conditions or birth defects Information for Siblings and Family Members Prader-Willi Syndrome Association , Arizona Prader Willi Syndrome information , National Organization for Rare Disorders Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK) Prader-Willi-Syndrom Vereinigung Deutschland (Germany) To locate a genetic counselor or clinical geneticist in your area: Professional Genetics Societies Genetic clinics, centers, departments Revised September 2, 2004 Genetic Societies Clinical Resources Labs Clinics ... Search Genetics Education Center Debra Collins, M.S. CGC , Genetic Counselor, dcollins@kumc.edu This site subscribes to the principles of the HONcode (Health on the Net, Code of Conduct for Medical and Health Web Sites)

55. Prader-Willi Syndrome Hub Links to information and resources for praderwilli syndrome. http://www.genomelink.org/pws/

Prader-Willi Syndrome is an uncommon inherited disorder which is generally caused by a deletion in Chromosome 15. It is characterized by mental retardation, decreased muscle tone, short stature, emotional lability and an insatiable appetite which can lead to life-threatening obesity. Acne Allergy Antibiotics Antioxidants ... Prader-Willi syndrome - by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The Genes Involved in Prader-Willi and Angelman Syndromes Maternal Uniparental Disomy for Chromosome 15 in a Prader-Willi Patient With a Balanced t(3;21) - from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prader Willi Syndrome Center - from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics. Genetic Testing for Prader-Willi and Angelman Syndromes - by John P. Johnson, MD (MT). Prader-Willi Syndrome from eMedicine - by Ann Scheimann, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition and Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Hospital and, Baylor College of Medicine. Prader-Willi Syndrome - by Suzanne B Cassidy, MD; Stuart Schwartz, PhD., Case Western Reserve University.

56. Introduction: Prader-Willi Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to praderwilli syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/prader_willi_syndrome/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Prader-Willi syndrome Next sections Basic Summary for Prader-Willi syndrome Doctors and Medical Specialists for Prader-Willi syndrome Glossary for Prader-Willi syndrome Next chapters: Velocardiofacial syndrome Translocation Chromosome Disorders Turner Syndrome Klinefelter syndrome ... Feedback Introduction: Prader-Willi syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome: Prader-Willi syndrome and Angelman syndrome are two rare chromosome disorders, with very different symptoms, but caused by the same area of DNA. They are important to genetic research because they are caused by imprinting. Contents for Prader-Willi syndrome: Basic Summary for Prader-Willi syndrome Doctors and Medical Specialists for Prader-Willi syndrome Glossary for Prader-Willi syndrome Diseases Did we miss something? Please provide feedback or suggestions By using this site you agree to our . Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our

57. Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome - Lucile Packard Ch Angelman syndrome and praderwilli syndrome are examples of disorders caused by prader-willi syndrome (PWS), on the other hand, results when a baby http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/genetics/uniparen.html

Genetics Clinic Metabolic/Biochemical Genetics Clinic Medical Geneticists Medical Genetics ... Packard Children’s Hospital Pediatrician Receives E. Mead Johnson Award For Pediatric Research Medical Genetics Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome What is uniparental disomy? Normally, we inherit one copy of each chromosome pair from our biological mother, and the other copy of the chromosome pair from our biological father. Uniparental disomy refers to the situation in which two copies of a chromosome come from the same parent, instead of one copy coming from the mother and one copy coming from the father. Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome are examples of disorders caused by uniparental disomy. What is Angelman syndrome (AS)? People with Angelman syndrome (AS) have mental retardation, severe speech problems, stiff arm movements, and a stiff, uncoordinated walk. They may have seizures and often have inappropriate outbursts of laughter. Angelman syndrome results when a baby inherits both copies of a section of chromosome #15 from the father (rather than one from the mother and one from the father). What is Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?

58. Prader-Willi Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference What are the genetic changes related to praderwilli syndrome? prader-willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of the body. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=praderwillisyndrome

Home What's New Browse Handbook ... Search Prader-Willi syndrome Related Chromosome(s) Related Gene(s) Quick links to this topic MedlinePlus Health Information Genes and Disease Genetic disorder summaries Educational resources Information pages Patient support For patients and families Gene Reviews Clinical summary Gene Tests DNA test labs ClinicalTrials.gov Research studies PubMed Recent literature References Prader-Willi syndrome On this page: What is Prader-Willi syndrome? How common is Prader-Willi syndrome? ... help with understanding Prader-Willi syndrome? What is Prader-Willi syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of the body. The condition is characterized in infancy by weak muscle tone (hypotonia), feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development. Beginning in childhood, features of the disorder include excessive eating (hyperphagia), obesity, short stature, mental retardation or learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Some affected individuals also have unusually fair skin and light-colored hair. How common is Prader-Willi syndrome?

59. Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Prader-Willi Syndrome praderwilli syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that is predominantly caused by the absence of genetic material on the long arm of the chromosome 15 http://www.specialchild.com/archives/dz-009.html

Disorder Zone Archives Prader-Willi Syndrome Savannah Spears Introduction Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that is predominantly caused by the absence of genetic material on the long arm of the chromosome 15 contributed by the father. However, PWS may also result when an individual is missing chromosome 15 from the father, and instead, has two chromosome 15s from the mother (uniparental disomy), or when there is a mutation on the paternal chromosome 15. PWS is estimated to occur in 1 in 12,000 to 1 in 15,000 live births. Though it is considered a rare disorder, it is the most common genetic cause of obesity. Males and females are affected equally and PWS occurs in all races. Most cases of PWS are the result of new spontaneous genetic errors that occur some time around the point of conception. In approximately 2% of cases, however, there is a mutation that is passed down from the parent, causing PWS. In these cases, more than one child may be affected in the family. Descriptions of individuals with PWS date as far back as the 17 th century, however, in 1956, doctors A. Prader, H. Willi, and A. Labhart published a brief paper describing a syndrome which was characterized by obesity, short stature, lack of muscle tone in infancy, cryptorchism, and mental retardation. They later presented the disorder at the 8

60. IRSC - Rare Disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) Global disABILITY resource is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Rare Disorders&subca

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