Historically, before the discovery of accurate genetic testing protocols (i.e., methylation analysis) which correctly assigns the diagnosis of PWS in 99% of affected individuals, the clinical diagnosis could not be established using consensus diagnostic criteria until the development of hyperphagia, rapid weight gain, and obesity in early childhood. The concept of holding a hyperphagia conference was stimulated by discussions and activities of those who organized and participated in the ongoing PWS conferences over the years and the need to develop a separate conference based on hyperphagia, a cardinal feature of those with PWS. The Prader–Willi (PWS) syndrome conference has been held for 26 years with the aim of discussing research and to arrange collaborations among scientists attending the meeting and engaged in PWS research. The 2nd International Conference on Hyperphagia held on October 17th–19th, 2012 was followed by the 26th Annual Prader–Willi Syndrome Association Scientific Day Conference on October 19th–20th at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Heymsfield, M.D., Phillip Brantley, Ph.D., and Merlin G.
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