Search for dissertations about: "Prader Willi syndrome"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Prader Willi syndrome.
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1. Comorbidity and mortality in Prader-Willi syndrome
Abstract : Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a multisymptomatic, rare, genetic, disorder, due to lack of the expression of paternal genes in the q11-q13 region of chromosome 15. The main characteristics of PWS are muscular hypotonia, hyperphagia, obesity, behavioral problems, cognitive disabilities, and endocrine deficiencies. READ MORE
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2. Prader-Willi syndrome : diagnosis and effects of growth hormone treatment
Abstract : Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder characterised by hypotonia (especially pronounced in the perinatal period) with "failure to thrive", hypogonadism, hypoventilation, dysmorphic features, final short stature and mental retardation. From the age of 2 years hyperphagia develops leading to obesity if the caloric intake is not limited. READ MORE
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3. Psychiatric problems in Prader-Willi syndrome: Symptom development and clinical management
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4. Endocrine and metabolic aspects of adult Prader Willi syndrome with special emphasis on the effect of growth hormone treatment
Abstract : Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder characterized by muscular hypotonia, hyperphagia, obesity and behavioural problems. Partial growth hormone (GH) deficiency and hypogonadism are common. READ MORE
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5. Development and dynamics of the normal gut microbiota
Abstract : Altered gut microbiota configurations have been linked to human diseases. To identify mechanistic links between altered gut microbiota and disease states, definitions of the healthy gut microbiota need to be established. READ MORE