Cortisol levels in Prader–Willi syndrome support changes and routine care
✍ Scribed by Merlin G. Butler; Duane T. Brandau; Mariana Theodoro; Uttam Garg
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 36 KB
- Volume
- 149A
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1552-4825
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## Abstract Carnitine deficiency or coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency may present with hypotonia, poor growth, easy fatigability, and apnea. This constellation of findings can also be seen in individuals with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS). Animal studies indicate that increased fat mass due to obesity