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Endocrinology and Prader-Willi syndrome

Endocrinology and Prader-Willi syndrome

We were delighted to jointly host a webinar on 8th September 2022 with the African Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. We welcomed 50 participants from around the continent of Africa (and beyond) to a webinar to discuss the endocrinology of...
Meaningful employment for people with PWS

Meaningful employment for people with PWS

The Professional Providers and Caregivers Board of IPWSO recently conducted a survey looking for evidence of employment and work placements opportunities for people with PWS around the world. The responses from the survey revealed the following points. Opportunities...
Inaugurada la primera residencia especializada para personas con Síndrome de Prader-Willi en España / Opening of the first group home designed for people with Prader-Willi syndrome in Spain

Inaugurada la primera residencia especializada para personas con Síndrome de Prader-Willi en España / Opening of the first group home designed for people with Prader-Willi syndrome in Spain

El pasado 31 de mayo se inauguró la primera residencia especializada para personas con Síndrome de Prader-Willi en España. A la inauguración asistió la Ministra de Sanidad, Carolina Darias, junto con autoridades regionales y locales. La residencia, denominada “Mil...
Welcome to PWS China!

Welcome to PWS China!

PWS China has recently joined IPWSO, we asked them to tell us a bit about their work and mission: Prader-Willi Syndrome Care & Support Center, China Since 2017 the Prader-Willi Syndrome Care & Support Center (China) has supported people with PWS in the...
What is it like to host an IPWSO conference?

What is it like to host an IPWSO conference?

An interview with Gary Brennan, National Development Manager, Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland, on the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation Conference 6-10 July 2022, Limerick, Ireland How does it feel to be the host for the next international...
What are the effects of COVID-19 on People with PWS?

What are the effects of COVID-19 on People with PWS?

The presentation, course and outcome of COVID-19 infection in people with Prader-Willi syndrome: unexpected findings from an international survey J. E. Whittington, A. J. Holland, D. J. Driscoll, N. Hodebeck-Stuntebeck & A. Hoctor Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases...