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Childhood obesity poses significant challenges for young patients and their caregivers. Here, we share insights from the field, tips for caregivers and patients, and news related to childhood obesity from the Nexus network.
Does your child need a residential PWS program? Understanding your care options. »
When families search for a residential PWS program, they’re often at a breaking point, unable to manage complex behavioral challenges at home and unsure where to turn. Understanding when residential care is the best option, and more importantly, which type…
When is an inpatient program appropriate for Prader-Willi Syndrome? »
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic condition that requires highly specialized management. Characterized by hyperphagia (or an inability to feel full), hypothalamic dysfunction, obesity-related metabolic complications, cognitive impairment, behavioral dysregulation, and multiple co-occurring conditions, it often demands a coordinated,…
A Nexus study aims to optimize inpatient PWS treatment »
Since Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) was first identified in 1956, management strategies have been developed to address the complex cluster of symptoms associated with the disorder. The rapid weight gain, constant craving for food, learning difficulties, and behavioral challenges that characterize…
6 tips for staying healthy after a Prader-Willi Syndrome program »
For children and adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), inpatient programs can be life-changing. They offer structured, supportive environments in which patients can shed pounds through controlled diets, physical training regimens, medical interventions, and behavioral therapies. After successfully completing a child…
Structured nutrition for pediatric patients struggling with childhood obesity and Prader-Willi Syndrome »
Children with established weight control problems, including childhood obesity and Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), often need a safe, structured environment to help them reach weight loss and general health and wellness goals. Offering a welcoming, home-like setting, Nexus Children’s Hospital’s Jump…
Living with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Supporting health, independence, and hope. »
Learning your child has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) can bring a mix of emotions. It can be a relief to finally understand the reasons behind your child’s challenges with hunger, behavior, or growth, yet it can also feel overwhelming to think…
Good relationship with food: the purpose, goals, and outcomes of communal meals in pediatric rehabilitation »
For the patients at Nexus Children’s Hospital, communal mealtime is an important part of the day.
Food control for children with medical conditions associated with binge eating & weight gain »
Food control focuses on creating an environment that limits access to food. Children who have medical conditions associated with binge eating and weight gain may need to live, learn, and play in spaces that either don’t have food or have…
