Oxytocin hormone holds promise for children with Prader-Willi syndrome

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Oxytocin hormone holds promise for children with Prader-Willi syndrome

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Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder which affects one child in 25,000. Children born with this syndrome have a range of complex neurological and developmental problems which continue into adult life. These can manifest as cognitive and behavioral difficulties, weight gain, problems in controlling their temper and attendant difficulties in socialization.

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Oxytocin promises hope in Prader-Willi syndrome, research suggests

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