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We have details here on Growth Hormone Therapy, Ghrelin, CoQ10, Dental and the use of medications with people with PWS. There are exciting possibilities for our children and adults and the huge interest worldwide in obesity can only be helpful for those with PWS.
Therapies and Treatments for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome
GH THERAPY - SOME THOUGHTS
www.pwsnotes.org/HGH
Common Questions Families ask about PWS and Growth Hormone:
Although a lot of the information on this page is specific to America, it does contain relevant information on GH therapy. You would need to talk to your endocrinologist about starting your child on GH. www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/GHQ&A.htm
GHRELIN - COULD THIS BE THE BASIS FOR A TREATMENT FOR OVEREATING IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME?
www.fpwr.org/node/66
www.pwsa-nz.co.nz/ghrelin.html
www.pwsausa.org/research/ghrelin.htm
COENZYME Q10 THERAPY
click here.
DENTAL TIPS AND TRICKS
www.pwsausa.org/WI/pdf/Dental.pdf
BIOTENE
Biotène products help fight dry mouth. They have a range of products - Biotène Gum, Biotène Alcohol Free Mouthwash, Biotène Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Oral Balance click here for details.
USING MEDICATIONS AS A MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR PERSONS WITH PWS
Barbara Y. Whitman, PhD, Prof. of Paediatrics, St Louis University School of Medicine. To read about this click here.
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Clinical Concerns for the Orthopedic Surgeon
http://www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/Orthopedic.htm
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Growth Hormone
• Ghrelin
• Coenzyme Q10
• Dental
• Medications
• Orthopedic