Effects of Childhood Multidisciplinary Care and Growth Hormone Treatment on Health Problems in Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Effects of Childhood Multidisciplinary Care and Growth Hormone Treatment on Health Problems in Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex hypothalamic disorder. Features of PWS include hyperphagia, hypotonia, intellectual disability, and pituitary hormone deficiencies. The combination of growth hormone treatment and multidisciplinary care (GHMDc) has greatly improved the health of children with...

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Main Authors: Karlijn Pellikaan, Anna G. W. Rosenberg, Kirsten Davidse, Anja A. Kattentidt-Mouravieva, Rogier Kersseboom, Anja G. Bos-Roubos, Lionne N. Grootjen, Layla Damen, Sjoerd A. A. van den Berg, Aart J. van der Lely, Anita C. S. Hokken-Koelega, Laura C. G. de Graaff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
Prader-Willi syndrome
comorbidity
transition to adult care
growth hormone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3250

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