Variability and change over time of weight and BMI among adolescents and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome: a 6-month text-based observational study

Variability and change over time of weight and BMI among adolescents and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome: a 6-month text-based observational study

Abstract Background Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in which hyperphagia (excessive appetite) is a hallmark feature. Understanding how weight changes over time in this population is important for capturing the contemporary natural history of the disorder as well as...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Caroline J. Vrana-Diaz, Priya Balasubramanian, Nathalie Kayadjanian, Jessica Bohonowych, Theresa V. Strong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Prader-Willi syndrome
Obesity
Hyperphagia
Technology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-020-01504-7

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-020-01504-7

Similar Items