How to Use Prader-Willi syndrome in a Sentence
Prader-Willi syndrome
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Food can be a complex topic for children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
—Joy Emeh, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Food ideas for children with Prader-Willi syndrome include high-protein meals, complex carbs, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Hyperphagia is one of the defining features of Prader-Willi syndrome, causing relentless hunger and leading patients to overeat.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
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Some types of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have more genes affected, causing greater symptom severity.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms in Infancy The earliest signs of Prader-Willi syndrome are often noticeable within the first few weeks of life.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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Risk Factors of Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome happens equally in females and males.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Having a child with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can affect the whole family and requires significant life changes.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Clinical signs raise suspicion for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), but genetic testing confirms it.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
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Maternal Uniparental Disomy The next most common cause affects about 35% of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, a primary variant and a secondary variant together can cause two different disorders in the same person, such as Prader-Willi syndrome and Pitt-Hopkins syndrome.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
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Healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) using a combination of clinical signs and genetic testing.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
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Structuring mealtimes, securing your food environment, and encouraging physical activity are the foundation of weight management for Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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According to an arrest warrant obtained by NBC News, one of the victims is a 17-year-old who’s cognitively impaired from a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi syndrome.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
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On top of physical and mental challenges, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can cause behavioral issues like compulsive behaviors and difficulty controlling emotions.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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One of the victims is a 17-year-old who has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder, and is cognitively impaired, according to an arrest warrant obtained by NBC News.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
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Vykat was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in March 2025 to curb the intense hunger sensation in children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
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