How to Use Prader-Willi syndrome in a Sentence

Prader-Willi syndrome

noun
  • Food can be a complex topic for children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Some types of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have more genes affected, causing greater symptom severity.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Symptoms in Infancy The earliest signs of Prader-Willi syndrome are often noticeable within the first few weeks of life.
    — Health, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Risk Factors of Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome happens equally in females and males.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Having a child with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can affect the whole family and requires significant life changes.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Clinical signs raise suspicion for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), but genetic testing confirms it.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Maternal Uniparental Disomy The next most common cause affects about 35% of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • Healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) using a combination of clinical signs and genetic testing.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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