Information for Health Professionals
Our Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board is made up of physicians and scientists from around the world and provides the rigorous scientific basis to our guidance. Please use this section to find information and guidance about how to approach the care and treatment of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
For the most up to date information on the clinical features of PWS and how to diagnose the syndrome, please refer to the following article. Driscoll DJ, Miller JL, Cassidy SB. Prader-Willi Syndrome. [Updated 2023 Mar 9]. In: Adam MP, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, et al., editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2023.
In particular, Figure 1 shows the comprehensive testing strategy to diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome and to establish the genetic mechanism.
Guides for Doctors: Consensus Documents
An overview of the most common and serious medical issues affecting people with PWS and to provide a structure for the medical evaluation of their needs.
Medical Alerts
The important considerations for routine or emergency medical treatment of a person with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Diagnosis
How and when to access diagnosis for PWS.
Does your patient have PWS?
A simple guide to the key signs and symptoms.
Important Medical Facts
An overview of key medical issues affecting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board
Our Board is made up of physicians and experts from around the world. Find out more about who sits on this Board.
Clinical Research
We support the undertaking of clinical trials.
Research Papers
Selected peer-reviewed papers on Prader-Willi syndrome research.
Free Diagnosis
One of the corner-stones of our work is providing free diagnostic testing for PWS to families in countries
where this is currently not available locally.
What is PWS?
Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition. Various studies have shown that between 1 in 15,000 to 25,000 children are born with Prader-Willi syndrome and it affects all races and both sexes equally.
Free Diagnosis
If you suspect your patient has Prader-Willi syndrome, based on the clinical signs and symptoms, but are unable to access testing in your country, then you may be able to access free testing.
Find support in my country
We have contacts in many countries and regions around the world.