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What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? - NICHD What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) PWS is the most common of the genetic disorders that cause life-threatening obesity in children The syndrome affects many aspects of the person's life, including eating, behavior and mood, physical growth, and intellectual development NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH Institutes working to understand PWS
What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Parents can enroll infants with PWS in early intervention programs However, even if a PWS diagnosis is delayed, treatments are valuable at any age The types of treatment depend on the individual’s symptoms The healthcare provider may recommend the following:
Prader-Willi Syndrome Resources - NICHD The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research The foundation sponsors research to eliminate the challenges of PWS Its website includes several resources for families of people with the syndrome MedlinePlus: Prader-Willi Syndrome This website, from the National Library of Medicine at NIH, offers information and links to additional details and services related to PWS Prader-Willi Syndrome
NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including Prader-Willi syndrome, are a primary focus of NICHD’s research Prader-Willi syndrome encompasses a set of related conditions with a range of symptoms that affect eating and metabolism, growth, behavior, and intellectual development
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . . NICHD supports and conducts research to understand the causes and effects of IDDs and to help identify effective therapies for these disorders NICHD invests heavily in supporting many areas of IDD research, including genetic and developmental causes of IDDs; ways that IDDs affect learning, communication, cognition, and memory; interactions of the family and community with individuals with