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 Prader-Willi Syndrome Summary
575 words, approx. 2 pages Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is caused by a rare birth defect centered on chromosome 15. Characteristics of the syndrome include developmental delays, mental retardation, behavioral problems, and insatiable appetite leading to obesity. Affected... summary from source:
 Prader-Willi Syndrome : Biological Psychology
107 words, approx. 1 pagesA rare AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT disorder caused by disruption of one GENE (or more) on the long arm of chromosome 15 (see CHROMOSOMES). The PHENOTYPE is charactcrized by diminished activity in utero, hypotonia of the newborn infant, non-INSULIN-dependent... summary from source:
 Prader-Willi Syndrome Summary
1,956 words, approx. 7 pages Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic condition caused by the absence of chromosomal material from chromosome 15. The genetic basis of PWS is complex. Characteristics of the syndrome include developmental delay, poor muscle tone, short stature,... summary from source:
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Prader-Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a genetic disorder, in which seven genes (or some subset there of) on chromosome 15 are missing or unexpressed (chromosome 15q partial deletion) on the paternal chromosome. It was first described in 1956 by... 
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 The Exceptional Parent Prader-Willi syndrome. (ask the doctor).
11/01/2001: 767 words, approx. 3 pages Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) includes a collection of signs or symptoms characterized by hypotonia in infancy, obesity in early childhood, mental retardation, small hands and feet, underdevelopment of the sex organs, and a particular facial appearance. Prader-Willi syndrome is due to a chromosome... summary from source:
The Exceptional Parent Obesity and Prader-Willi syndrome.
02/01/1997: 803 words, approx. 3 pages Q Our 10-year-old son has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). He has never had the chromosome testing for PWS, but he has many of its features. He is gaining weight very rapidly and it is very difficult to control his appetite.... summary from source:
 AP News Britain lets mother keep obese son
2/28/2007: 709 words, approx. 2 pagesA mother who feared she might lose custody of her obese 8-year-old son unless he lost weight was allowed to keep the boy after striking a deal Tuesday with social workers to safeguard his welfare.The case has set off a debate over child obesity and...
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