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61. Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Of New England/title
Welcome to. The praderwilli syndrome Association of New England. prader-willi syndromeAssoc. of New England 18 Claridge Circle Milford, MA -01757 (508)478-2065.
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Connecting the Northeast with hope and information... Welcome to The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England PWS is a non-inherited genetic disorder which is most often associated with a random deletion of the 15th chromosome. It is estimated that PWS occurs in 1 in 10,000 births. It affects both sexes and its unrelated to race. It's cause, is as yet, unknown. PWSA-New England Chapter was formed in 1983. Members are from the following states:
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Executive Board President: Margaret Bell from Milford, MA Vice-President: Gerry Dufault from Worcester, MA Treasurer: Kimberly Howlett-Silva from N. Dartmouth, MA Secretary: Cheryl DeSa from Somerset, MA Member-at-large: Barbara Horne from Holliston, MA Conference Coordinator: Diane Hight from Easton, MA Click here to become a member Click here to view latest newsletter Click here to go to National website: www.pwsausa.org

62. Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Mom updated on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Mom's "Tour" Previous "Tour" Page Mom's Home Continue Mom's "Tour" This information is from The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association . Prader-Willi syndrome is a deletion of the long arm of chromosome 15 that is received from your father which affects 1:12,000 - 15, 000 and knows no sexual, racial, ethnic, or social boundaries.. A deletion of this area from the chromosome you received from your mother results in Angelman's Syndrome . Some of the clinical findings of Prader-Willi Syndrome include: neonatal and infantile central "floppiness" which improves with age, infantile lethargy, feeding problems and poor weight gain in infancy, excessive or rapid weight gain between 1 and 6 years of age, distinctive facial features - narrow face, almond-shaped eyes, small-appearing mouth with thin upper lip and down-turned corners of mouth, delayed pubertal signs after age 16, short stature, small hands and feet, global developmental delay before age 6 with mild to moderate mental retardation or learning problems in older children, and obsession with food. Characteristic behavior problems of PWS include temper tantrums, violent outbursts, obsessive/compulsive behavior; tendency to be argumentative, oppositional, rigid, manipulative, possessive, and stubborn; perseverating, stealing, lying, and skin picking. Prader-Willi Syndrome diagnosis can best be determined by a clinical geneticist and individuals who have a number of the clinical findings should be referred for genetic testing. DNA methylation analysis confirms diagnosis of PWS. FISH and DNA techniques can identify the specific genetic cause and associated recurrence risk. Patients who had negative or inconclusive tests with older techniques should be retested.

63. Tokyo Medical University Genetics Prader-Willi Syndrome References
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The Prader-Willi syndrome: a study of 40 patients and a review of the literature. Medicine
3. Buiting, K.; Dittrich, B.; Gross, S.; Greger, V.; Lalande, M.;Robinson, W.; Mutirangura, A.; Ledbetter, D.; Horsthemke, B. :
Molecular definition of the Prader-Willi syndrome chromosome region and orientation of the SNRPN gene. Hum. Molec. Genet.
4. Burke, C. M.; Kousseff, B. G.; Gleeson, M.; O'Connell, B. M.; Devlin,J. G. :
Familial Prader-Willi syndrome. Arch.Intern. Med.
5. Butler, M. G. :
Hypopigmentation: a common featureof Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome. Am. J. Hum. Genet.
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Prader-Willi syndrome: current understanding of cause and diagnosis. Am. J. Med. Genet.
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65. GGRC - Medical Care Information
praderwilli syndrome Marin, Andres, et al. 1998. prader-willi syndrome. AmericanJournal of Psychiatry 155 (9) 1265-1273. Tu, Jun-Bi, et al. 1992.
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66. The DRM WebWatcher: Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
praderwilli syndrome (PWS) is a group of symptoms caused by a genetic defectin Chromosome 15. PWS occurs in about one of every 15,000 births.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a group of symptoms caused by a genetic defect in Chromosome 15. PWS occurs in about one of every 15,000 births. Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome can include impaired body control, mental retardation, hypotonia during infancy, short stature, insatiable appetite beginning after infancy, scratching and skin picking, and behavior difficulties. Check these sites for more information.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
This technical page from GeneClinics includes in-depth clinical and genetic information.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
The Association's web site offers basic information about the syndrome, research news, personal stories and family support (including chat and message board), and links, as well as information about the organization, its chapters, and its publications.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK)
This British organization offers "An A to Z of PWS," genetic information, portraits of people with PWS, and information for people with PWS and for sibling.
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67. Prader-Willi Syndrome
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68. BBC Health - Ask The Doctor - Prader-Willi Syndrome
Ask the Doctor. Q praderwilli syndrome David. Dr Trisha Macnair responds. Prader-WilliSyndrome is a genetic problem caused by a fault in chromosome 15.
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Q: Prader-Willi syndrome... My grandson, who is a happy little three-year-old, has recently been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome after putting on masses of weight (he went from 16kg to 23 kg in just a few months). What is this syndrome? David Dr Trisha Macnair responds Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic problem caused by a fault in chromosome 15. It's quite unusual, occurring in about one in every 15,000 births, and it gets its strange name from the doctors who first described it in 1956 (Drs. Prader, Labhart, and Willi). Insatiable appetite and slow metabolism Rapid gain of large amounts of weight is a very common symptom of Prader-Willi syndrome. This usually happens early in childhood, typically between the ages of 2-5 and is due to an insatiable appetite - the child is constantly hungry, preoccupied with food, and "chain"-eats. To make matters worse, their metabolism is only about 60% of normal, so they require fewer calories than other children to avoid putting on weight. Excessive food intake rapidly leads to gross obesity. Very serious health problems, and even early death can result, unless access to food is strictly controlled. There are many other symptoms too, which may or may not be present:

69. Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader Willi Syndrome page links to national international support groups,clinics with genetic counselors and geneticists. praderwilli syndrome.
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70. Information About Prader Willi Syndrome. Gretton Homes Prader-willi Syndrome.
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72. Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome - Lucile Packard Ch
Medical Genetics. Uniparental Disomy praderwilli syndrome, Angelman SyndromeWhat is uniparental disomy? What is prader-willi syndrome (PWS)?
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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 chromosome #15 from the father (rather than one from the mother and one from the father). What is Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?

73. Prader-Willi Syndrome
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74. Prader-Willi Syndrome - The Knowledge Database Of The Swedish National Board Of
praderwilli syndrome. To the Swedish version The disease/injury/diagnosis.prader-willi syndrome (PWS) was described for the first time in 1956.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) was described for the first time in 1956. The syndrome was named by the group of Swiss paediatricians who first identified a number of patients with the combination of excessive body weight, mental retardation, short stature, abnormally low production of sexual hormones (hypogonadism) and low muscle tone at birth.

75. Prader-Willi Syndrome
praderwilli syndrome. Definition. prader-willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic conditioncaused by the absence of chromosomal material from chromosome 15.
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Definition Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic condition caused by the absence of chromosomal material from chromosome 15. The genetic basis of PWS is complex. Characteristics of the syndrome include developmental delay, poor muscle tone, short stature, small hands and feet, incomplete sexual development, and unique facial features. Insatiable appetite is a classic feature of PWS. This uncontrollable appetite can lead to health problems and behavior disturbances. Description The first patients with features of PWS were described by Dr. Prader, Dr. Willi, and Dr. Lambert in 1956. Since that time, the complex genetic basis of PWS has begun to be understood. Initially, scientists found that individuals with PWS have a portion of genetic material deleted (erased) from chromosome 15. In order to have PWS, the genetic material must be deleted from the chromosome 15 received from one's father. If the deletion is on the chromosome 15 inherited from one's mother a different syndrome develops. This was an important discovery. It demonstrated for the first time that the genes inherited from one's mother can be expressed differently than the genes inherited from one's father. Over time, scientists realized that some individuals with PWS do not have genetic material deleted from chromosome 15. Further studies found that these patients inherit both copies of chromosome 15 from their mother. This is not typical. Normally, an individual receives one chromosome 15 from their father and one chromosome 15 from their mother. When a person receives both chromosomes from the same parent it is called " "uniparental disomy"." When a person receives both chromosomes from his or her mother it is called "maternal uniparental disomy."

76. Pale Reflections - Eating Disorders Community
praderwilli syndrome. prader-willi syndrome is a disorder of chromosome15 and affects approximately 1 in 12,000 to 1 in 15,000 people.
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77. KinderStart - Health/Medical/Dental : Major Diseases/Conditions : Prader-Willi S
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Growth Hormone Treatment and Prader-Willi Syndrome
. Based on current medical knowledge, the Scientific Advisory Board of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) has drafted and approved this policy statement to guide health care providers in the use of GH treatment in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
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Prader-Willi Alliance of New York
The Prader-Willi Alliance of New York, Inc., a chapter of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), represents the interests of individuals in New York State with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families, and the professionals who provide services to the Prader-Willi population.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Description and resources for Prader-Willi which is a 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.

78. EPEC - Educating Parents Of Extra-special Children - Prader-Willi Syndrome
praderwilli syndrome. prader-willi syndrome is a disorder whichis sometimes associated with, but not a subtype of, autism. The
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Prader-Willi Syndrome is a disorder which is sometimes associated with, but not a subtype of, autism. The classical features of this disorder include an obsession with food which is often associated with impulsive eating, compact body build, underdeveloped sexual characteristics, and poor muscle tone. Because of their obsession with food, many people afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome are overweight. Most individuals afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome have mild mental retardation. Some of the behaviors which are common to both Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism are: delays in language and motor development, learning disabilities, feeding problems in infancy, sleep disturbances, skin picking, temper tantrums, and a high pain threshold. Prader-Willi Syndrome affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people. Most individuals suffering from this disorder are missing a small portion of chromosome 15 which appears to come from the paternal side of the family. When a small portion of chromosome 15 is missing and comes from the maternal side, the person may suffer from Angelman Syndrome. The most effective form of treatment for people suffering from Prader-Willi Syndrome is behavior modification. In general, medications do not appear to very effective for these individuals.

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80. Prader-Willi Syndrome And Gene Therapy - AHFMR 1997 Annual Report
praderwilli syndrome and Gene Therapy - AHFMR 1997 Annual Report,
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http://www.law.ualberta.ca/centres/hli/ Everyone says Joyce looks like her mother, but she has her father's eyes. What Joyce didn't inherit from her parents was a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi Syndrome. Marked by uncontrollable eating, obesity and certain developmental problems, Prader-Willi Syndrome is thought to occur spontaneously before or around the time of conception. Heritage researcher Dr. Rachel Wevrick, a recent arrival to the U of A's new Department of Medical Genetics, is trying to find the gene (or genes) in a chunk of missing genetic material that causes Prader-Willi Syndrome. She is trying to identify which of the missing genes interfere with the part of the brain that signals when we're hungry and when we're full. She is also investigating whether other genes on the same chromosome may be important in the development of the brain or influence obesity in general. Researchers like Dr. Wevrick offer hope for healthier lives in the future.

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