Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is passed down maternally. The paternal genes of the chromosome 15 in the region of q11-q13 are deleted or unexpressed. The result of these deletions carries distinct phenotypes that differentiate PWS from other disorders (Böhm, 2014). Some characteristics are a short stature, and specific facial features that tend to make the affected persons resemble one other such as seen in Down syndrome. This typically includes “almond-shaped eyes, a thin upper
The research completed by Li, Arnold, & Beste-Guldborg presented an investigation in the perception of protective service workers toward people who stutter (PWS), and whether these perceptions are similar among non-protective service workers. This article provided an interesting dichotomy between those that would be providing assistance in many different situations and those who would perhaps be requesting the assistance or needing to explain their actions. They hypothesized that protective service
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) first was recognized in 1956 by three Swiss doctors, Andrea Prader, Alexis Labhart, and Heinrich Willi. PWS is a genetic disorder that is present at birth and causes many different cognitive, physical, and behavioral problems. This is a result of an abnormality of chromosome 15, which is one of the most complex regions of the human DNA system. This disorder affects about one out of every fifteen thousand births in both males and females. It doesn’t particularly reach to
Characteristics Abigail McNeal Liberty University COUN 502- Professor Myers August 15, 2011 Abstract Prader-Willi syndrome, (PWS) is a genetic disorder that occurs in about one in every eight thousand births in the United States. PWS occurs when there is a defect or deletion in the fifteenth chromosome from either maternal or paternal origins. Individuals diagnosed with PWS need enhanced supervision to address the constant need to over eat. Current research identifies that the paternal chromosome
short term, but long-term studies will be needed to confirm the validity of these treatment options. Literature Review of Treatment Options for Youth with Prader Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder typically featuring a deletion or defect on the q arm of chromosome 15 in humans. Phenotypically, people with PWS are short in stature, obese, and have various distinct facial features. Mild intellectual disability is often associated with PWS, especially in areas of speech
constantly eat because they are always hungry. Many other features of PWS have since been described, but extreme obesity and the health problems associated with being fat are the
The first study analyzes key information and data regarding PWS. Specifically, the forty-four participants were randomly split between three groups: group one received one dose of Assault, group two received two doses of Assault, and the third group served as a control group. The preworkout supplement administered was “Assault.” Blood tests were administered both before and after the trial and participants were required to keep logs to ensure directions were followed. All participants were ruled
kids with obesity, short stature and mental deficiency , neonatal hypotonia (floppiness) and a desire to constantly eat because they are always hungry. Many other features of PWS have since been described, but extreme obesity and the health problems associated with being fat are the
Information in Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISRP), 2015). This factor especially impactful in the research of oncology drugs where patients (often with severe conditions) are more inclined to participate the research of new treatments (Walsh & Sheridan, 2016). Because Prader-Willi syndrome is a currently incurable genetic disease with few treatments, this item is important for this study. The gender/sex of the patient may also impact his or her willingness to participate in a study. In cardiovascular
altered auditory feedback devices can be useful for some PWS when having telephone conversations. Delayed Auditory Feedback Effects on Brain Activity Takaso et al., (2010) examined changes in cerebral blood flow using neuroimaging under 0ms, 50ms DAF, 125ms 200ms of DAF. Fluency Shaping Fluency shaping teaches the person who stutters (PWS) to “prevent fluency disruptions that trigger stuttering reactions”(Prins & Ingham, 2009, p. 254). The treatment goal of fluency shaping is to restructure