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Brain Waves #40: Prader-Willi Syndrome

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, Neurogeneticist | Azhar Talib, President

16-Nov-20 16:00

Brain Waves #40: Prader-Willi Syndrome

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back for her monthly series, and joining her for this show is Azhar Talib, the president of the Malaysian Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. Prader-Willi is a rare genetic condition due to a chromosomal abnormality, and is often diagnosed in infancy. It causes a range of symptoms in the individual, including physical, mental and behavioural issues. We speak to Azhar Talib, whose daughter has Prader-Willi syndrome to find out how the individual and their families cope with the diagnosis and the kind of support they have here in Malaysia. 

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To reach out to the Malaysian Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, you can find them on Facebook and on Instagram.

Image Source: Shutterstock

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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