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Prader-Willi SyndromeInformation / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention
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Gretton Homes Description: Information about the organization that offers residential care for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome. (gretton-homes.co.uk) |
| Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Description: OPWSA provides support and information to all those interested in finding out about this syndrome. A special emphasis on Canadian content. (members.attcanada.ca) |
| Prader-Willi Alliance of New York Description: Represents the interests of individuals in New York State with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families, and the professionals who provide services to the Prader-Willi population. (prader-willi.org) |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome - Suite101 Description: A forum to provide a support base for PWS without having to join one of the national or international associations, and to make people more aware of PWS. (suite101.com) |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) Description: Characteristics include hypotonia, insatiable appetite, obesity if food intake is uncontrolled, hypogonadism and incomplete sexual development, developmental delays, variable degrees of mental retardation or functional retardation, short stature (adult), small hands and feet, mild dysmorphology, and behavior problems which can be severe. (pwsausa.org) |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of South Africa Description: Informative regarding PWS, its symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment. (praderwilli.org.za) |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Victoria (Australia) Description: Includes details about the organization, a diagnosis/infant guide, a general guide, members stories and links. (pws.asn.au) |
| PWS Notes Description: Designed to provide useful background on Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) for parents and to organize medical information that may be helpful for future research directions. (pwsnotes.org) |
| The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Description: A non-profit group of volunteer families, friends and researchers aiming to raise funds for research into finding treatments. (pwsresearch.org) |
| The New Jersey Chapter of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Description: Includes news, important dates, fund raising, maps and links. (pwsausa.org) |
| The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK) Description: Information and resources about this chromosomal disorder. (pwsa-uk.demon.co.uk) |
| Williams Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome Description: Diagnostic assessment, selected treatment services and opportunities to participate in research from the Yale University Child Study Center. (info.med.yale.edu) |
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