Prader-Willi Syndrome
By: Catherine Joachin What is Prader-Willi syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by major metabolic changes such as hyperphagia and insatiable hunger. (Mayo Clinic, 2018). The condition is caused by congenital chromosome 15 dysfunction originating from errors in the expression of paternal genes (Cleveland Clinic, n.d.). These genetic changes impair the hypothalamus’ […]