…one umbrella. Information for Families Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS. Information for Medical Professionals The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS. Information for Professional Caregivers Sharing international knowledge among professional service providers throughout the world. 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…
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Big News for the PWS Community: New Treatment, Global Plans, and What’s Next
…Asia. These include high prices, complicated rules, and limited health systems. But there are possible solutions — like countries teaming up to buy the drug together at a lower price. View Charles Gore’s presentation on our YouTube channel. Dr. Anish Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer of Soleno Therapeutics reaffirmed the company’s dedication to global equity. They are actively engaging with country-level stakeholders and advocacy groups to support local regulatory submissions and explore pricing models appropriate to…
Countdown to European Hormone Day on 24 April 2024
…help spread the word, online or in person, focusing on whatever topics are most relevant to your community. If you’d like to take part in your community, you’ll find a public outreach toolkit with social media materials covering endocrine-disrupting chemicals, obesity and rare endocrine diseases, as well as the 10 Recommendations mentioned above. Translations of key materials are also available in 13 European languages. Find out more and download the materials here: www.europeanhormoneday.org. #EuropeanHormoneDay #BecauseHormonesMatter…
Enjoying the holidays: tips from parents around the world
…13 years old and Antoine (pictured at the top) and Arthur, 10 year old twins both with PWS. Holiday times are great. If you have a plan, holidays are a real benefit. Our plan is: get outside a few hours every day. Go for a walk. Tell somebody where you went. If somebody joins in: great. If not: no problem. Take the silent path. In a park. Along a creek. Watch birds. If you climb…
Growth Hormone Therapy
…below. Growth Hormone in Adults Consensus Statement Statement published in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, February 2021 Further resources: Growth Charts Growth charts: 0-36 Months To generate and report standardized growth curves for weight, length, head circumference, weight/length, and BMI for non– growth hormone–treated white infants (boys and girls) with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) between and 36 months of age. The goal was to monitor growth and compare data with other infants with PWS. Growth…
New PWS resources for Arabic-speakers
…يُرجى مساعدتنا على مشاركة هذه المعلومات عن طريق إعادة إرسال الوثائق إلى الأشخاص الموجودين في إطار دائرة معارفك Important medical facts about Prader-Willi syndrome Guides for Doctors: Infants (age 0-3) with Prader-Willi syndrome Guides for Doctors: Children (age 3-12) with Prader-Willi syndrome Guides for Doctors: Adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome Guides for Doctors: Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome Promoting Positive Behaviour Diet and Nutrition The importance of planned, purposeful days Exercise for people with Prader-Willi syndrome Filmed…
Prader-Willi research
Our Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board has published a collated list of all PWS research papers published from April to June 2020….
Preparing for the future: when parents die
…guide. We must strive to establish consistency and reliability in the person with PWS’s life, familiarising the wider family and other carers with the person’s needs, spending quality time together, and showing unwavering support. With patience, education, and a commitment to the person’s well-being, we can navigate the intricate path of caring for a person with Prader-Willi syndrome after the passing of their parents. This article was written by IPWSO’s Famcare Board. 2023 Print Friendly…
Our History
…is held in Taipei, Taiwan. Dr Suzanne Cassidy (USA) becomes IPWSO President. 2007 The sixth IPWSO conference is held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 2004 The fifth IPWSO conference is held in Christchurch, New Zealand. Pam Eisen (USA) becomes President. 2001 The fourth IPWSO conference is held in Minnesota, USA. 1998 The third IPWSO conference is held in Lido de Jesolo, Italy. It is attended by 250 delegates from 24 countries. Following a competition between members an…
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Information for
Families
Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS.

Information for Medical Professionals
The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS.

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.