Pober, Barbara R., MD

Growth, Body Composition, and Endocrine Issues in Williams Syndrome

Abstract

Purpose of Review:

Williams syndrome (WS) is a multi-system disorder caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 7q. Throughout infancy, childhood, and adulthood, abnormalities in body composition and in multiple endocrine axes may arise for individuals with WS. This review describes the current literature regarding growth, body composition, and endocrine issues in WS with recommendations for surveillance and management by the endocrinologist, geneticist, or primary care physician.

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Psychopharmacology of Williams syndrome: safety, tolerability, and effectiveness

Published online January 11, 2021. Robyn P. Thom, Barbara R. Pober, and Christopher J. McDougle

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ABSTRACT

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SHAAPE: What the Research is Telling Us

Barbara Pober, MD. Virtual Convention 1014/2020

Dr. Pober will present important results regarding body composition (fat + muscle), weight gain, bone density, and more for those with Williams syndrome.

How to watch: Sessions can be viewed immediately or at a pre-scheduled daily time. Click the button below, then click on "register" and then "select a date". If you'd like to watch immediately, click on "watch yesterday's replay now".

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Adult Health Issues In WS

Barbara Pober, MD. Virtual Convention 10/5/2020

Changing medical concerns and increasing neurodevelopmental and emotional concerns are common as individuals with WS age. The most common concerns in each of these areas will be addressed.

How to watch: Sessions can be viewed immediately or at a pre-scheduled daily time. Click the button below, then click on "register" and then "select a date". If you'd like to watch immediately, click on "watch yesterday's replay now".

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Decision Making in Light of the COVID-19 Crisis

The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on everyone. As an increasing number of places begin loosening their initial restrictions, every family is now struggling to establish a “new normal”.

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Multisystem Study of 20 Older Adults with Williams Syndrome

Elizabeth M. Cherniske, Thomas O. Carpenter, Cheryl Klaiman, Eytan Young, Joel Bregman, Karl Insogna, Robert T. Schultz, and Barbara R. Pober

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Ask the Expert: Aging and WS Webinar Part 2

Dr. Barbara Pober was online discussing and answering questions about aging and Williams syndrome--this is "Part Two" of the popular webinar she joined last year.