Oxytocin promises hope in Prader-Willi syndrome, research suggests
Friday, June 24, 2011 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
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. New research demonstrates that the hormone oxytocin is able to positively affect patients by improving trust, mood, and reducing disruptive behavior.