Prader-Willi syndrome: What Patients Should Know
By Dr. Ashley Liu, MD · · Genetic Medicine
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Genetic Medicine service line explains Prader-Willi syndrome in plain language.
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Topic: Prader-Willi syndrome. A chromosomal disease that is characterized by weak muscle tone, feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development. Beginning in childhood, affected individuals develop an insatiable appetite, which leads to chronic overeating and obesity.
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