Rare Disease Week will take place July 14, 2021 – July 22, 2021 and it’s a chance to make your voice heard! EveryLife Foundation will be leading Rare Disease Week, which educates those of the rare disease community on federal legislative issues, meet other advocates, and share their unique stories with legislators. If you are...
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Soleno Therapeutics Provides Update on DCCR for the Treatment of PWS
FDA agrees to review additional data to determine adequacy for submission of NDA Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. provided an update on Tuesday, July 7, 2021 following a recent interaction with the FDA regarding the development of DCCR, a potential treatment for PWS. According to Soleno Therapeutics, on July 2, 2021 they received news from The FDA,...
FDA Grants Priority Review for Levo Therapeutics’ New Drug Application for LV-101 (Intranasal Carbetocin) for the Treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Read Levo Therapeutic, Inc.’s Full Article HERE. CHICAGO, IL, July 6, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Levo Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to using genetic insights to advance treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and related disorders, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) for review and...
PWSA | USA and FPWR Share Community Update on FDA Patient Listening Session
On June 17, 2021, PWSA | USA and FPWR held a Patient Listening Session with the FDA to share our community’s experiences related to Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The purpose of this meeting was to promote dialogue between the FDA and members of the PWS patient community to ensure the FDA has a full understanding of...
2021 Convention Gear and New PWSA | USA Swag Now Available!
The 2021 PWSA | USA Online Convention Store is now open for business! We are excited to offer a wide variety of gear to kick-off this year’s National Convention. The Convention Store offers mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, a plush Panda stuffed animal, picture frames, coasters, infant onesies, and so much more! PLUS – We have launched...
Dr. Moris Angulo, MD Opens New Clinic in New York
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Moris Angulo M.D. has opened a new clinic, located in Bablyon, NY, and is accepting patients. Location: Center for Pediatric Specialty Care, 655 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 To schedule an appointment, call 631-321-2100 ——————————————– Moris A. Angulo, M.D., was born in El Salvador, Central América and...
FPWR and PWSA|USA Request Regulatory Flexibility & Review of NDA for Intranasal Carbetocin
We request the flexibility afforded to other orphan indications when considering whether applications for treatments for PWS should be accepted for review. In a continuation of our joint advocacy efforts supporting the full review of potential drugs for PWS, FPWR and PWSA | USA have submitted a petition letter to the FDA requesting that they...
FPWR and PWSA | USA Announce Upcoming Meeting with FDA
With your support, FPWR and PWSA | USA have been granted a meeting with the FDA, which will take place via teleconference later this month. This small, non-public meeting will allow FPWR and PWSA | USA to connect firsthand with the FDA staff and share important information that should be considered during the review of...
Jacob’s Story
Jacob’s Story, as told by his mom, Teri: “Jacob is my 25 year old son with UPD PWS. Thankfully PWSA has been there for us since Jacob was born. We have definitely had challenges over the years. Those teenage years were filled with behaviors so we tried an ISL (independent supported living) in Kansas City,...
Pioneers in Advocacy for Special Education
Many students with PWS and parents have faced many challenges over the years in educating and advocating for their right to a free and appropriate education. PWSA l USA staff have spent many hours developing handouts, participating in Individual Education Planning meetings and assisting families in addressing other educational concerns. In 2015, The Special Education...
Hunter’s Story: Our Happy Boy!
Hunter’s Story, as told by his mom, Nicolette: “I am mom to Hunter who is almost 2 years old. We have made it through many ups and many downs over the last almost 2 years. When Hunter was born he spent 43 days in 2 different NICUs. He was born at a hospital that thankfully...
Announcing the 2021 Virtual National Convention Agenda & Keynote Speakers
Virtual Medical & Scientific Convention Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Deepan Singh, MD Topic: Behavior Problems in Prader-Willi Syndrome – What to Expect REGISTER HERE Dr. Deepan Singh is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, who currently serves as the Vice-Chair of Ambulatory Psychiatry Services at Maimonides...
Noelle’s Story
When we initially received Noelle’s diagnosis, we grieved the loss of all the typical long-term dreams that we had for our only daughter and acknowledged that we were going to need to live our lives differently. We then decided that PWS would not define her or our family. Certainly there are parts of our lives...
PWSA | USA Expands Capacity to Serve With Transition of the Prader-Willi Care Coordination Program from The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paige Rivard, CEO Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA (PWSA | USA) privard@pwsausa.org / 941-487-6724 Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA Expands Capacity to Serve With Transition of the Prader-Willi Care Coordination Program from The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh (May 19, 2021- Sarasota, FL) PWSA | USA, a national nonprofit organization with a...
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week Would you be where you are today, without the teachers in your life who encouraged, inspired and believed in you? I know I would not be. I considered being a teacher – who does not love the idea of getting out of work by three every day and having summers off? What...
Sleep Disturbances in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Sleep health is essential for everyone; it is just as important to take care of ourselves as parents and caregivers as it is for those living with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We understand that disordered sleep has implications for cognitive outcomes, mental and physical health, and work and school performance. Sleep disturbances can occur from many...
Leading PWSA | USA; Our Executive Directors
The leadership in an organization is one of the most important elements to achieving long-lasting success. It is important for this individual to be passionate, knowledgeable and organized. They must be a team builder as well as build and maintain alliances. They must be vigilant in making sure there are the proper resources to maintain...
The Power of Parents: Gene and Fausta Deterling, Part Four in a Series
You may not know Gene and Fausta Deterling, but they changed your life and the life of your child with PWS. “Curtis has Prader-Willi syndrome.” The Deterlings stared at their doctor in disbelief when they heard those words in 1971. Gene was an engineer and a manager, a problem solver. “Can’t we do something?” That...
Supporting Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been a mixed bag for the PWS community. For some individuals, mental health has suffered, isolation has increased, and opportunities for engagement and inclusion have been limited. For others, former anxieties and struggles have been alleviated, and new hobbies and interests have developed. There are fewer opportunities to access food, but also...
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Announces First Virtual Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2021 Sarasota, Florida: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (PWSA | USA) is pleased to announce its upcoming 36th National Convention is moving to an all-new virtual format. Due to the ongoing health concerns brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization will provide members of the Prader-Willi syndrome community with a variety...
Pioneers in Prader-Willi Syndrome: Introduction to the Series
It’s hard to imagine a time when you couldn’t pick up your phone or computer and do a “search” for information, resources and/or support on PWS. Or a time when there were no organizations, homes, conferences devoted to advancing research, education and awareness about PWS. A time when there was little to no research to...
Living and Thriving with PWS (Part 3)
Living and Thriving with PWS – Love, Faith, and Future Grace By Derek Montecalvo One day, at the residential home in Barnstable where I was living, there was a commotion outside as staff and residents transitioned a new resident into his room. A beautiful young woman happened upon my doorstep during this transition. The...
Harmony Biosciences Enrolls First Patient in Phase 2 Trial Evaluating Pitolisant For Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA and CHICAGO, IL, December 15, 2020 — Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (“Harmony”) (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients living with rare neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs, today announced the first patient has been enrolled in a Phase 2 trial evaluating the safety...
Living and Thriving with PWS (Part 2)
Living and Thriving with PWS – The Transition to College By Derek Montecalvo The transition to college was stressful. When I moved onto campus, I avoided added stress by using the campus dining hall, and I would shop weekly with my mom to buy groceries to store in my room inside of a mini-fridge...