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PWS study disputes growth hormone link to infant sleep apnea
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (715+ words) Data show most babies experience dangerous breathing blocks before therapy Written by Patricia In'cio, Ph D | June 11, 2026 Most infants with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea before ever starting growth hormone therapy, a small Belgian study…...
Summertime with PWS means sun, fun, and structure
6+ day, 47+ min ago (394+ words) We're determined not to let the season only be about managing PWS Written by Paige Rivard | June 5, 2026 Summer always used to sound so simple to me. It meant slower mornings, later bedtimes, popsicles on the porch, and playing outside until…...
Living with PWS can affect siblings" well-being, new review finds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) Study highlights stress, family strain, and need for support Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | April 2, 2026 Typically developing siblings of children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) often report feeling misunderstood and isolated, a new review highlights. The results underscore that PWS care…...
Muscle, bone signaling imbalances found in non-obese PWS kids
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (767+ words) Such imbalances may 'contribute to future metabolic disorders,' per study Written by Steve Bryson, Ph D | February 5, 2026 Non-obese children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have imbalances in the blood levels of signaling molecules that facilitate communication between muscles, bones, and fat…...