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...
IPWSO supports Rare Disease Day 2022

IPWSO supports Rare Disease Day 2022

It’s one week until Rare Disease Day which takes place on Monday 28th February. Rare Disease Day is, “the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living...
Could your PWS association host the IPWSO conference in 2025?

Could your PWS association host the IPWSO conference in 2025?

Has your PWS Association thought about hosting an IPWSO conference? In the past these have been held in the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, USA, New Zealand, Romania, Taiwan, UK, Canada and most recently Cuba. Ireland will host in 2022, maybe you could host in 2025? The...
Supporting the needs of adults with PWS, now and in the future

Supporting the needs of adults with PWS, now and in the future

How can we encourage the development of good quality support and care for adults with Prader-Willi syndrome?  A blog written by François Besnier for Prader-Willi France and shared with permission. These few lines are personal reflections, inspired and developed...
PWS in Africa

PWS in Africa

Earlier this month we held a Zoom meeting to bring together the PWS community in Africa. The purpose of the meeting was to share information, create new links and to develop a better understanding of the needs of families living on the continent. IPWSO currently has...