Posts by: Marisa Wexler, MS

Marisa Wexler, MS

Marisa holds an MS in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. She specializes in cancer biology, immunology, and genetics. Marisa began working with BioNews in 2018, and has written about science and health for SelfHacked and the Genetics Society of America. She also writes/composes musicals and coaches the University of Pittsburgh fencing club.

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019

Review Highlights Challenges of Oral Baclofen Dosing in CP Children

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Baclofen, commonly prescribed for treating spasticity in adults with cerebral palsy (CP), is often given to children — but its use in this population is off-label and responses are varied. ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Robot-assisted Gait Training Benefits Children with Motor Impairments, Study Shows

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Children with impaired motor abilities — including those with cerebral palsy and with brain injuries — may benefit from robot-assisted gait training, a new study suggests. The study, “Effect ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Game-based Rehabilitation Promising, But Study Flaws Must Be Overcome, Review Reports

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Using vision-based games and virtual reality may be a promising avenue for developing new, innovative techniques for motor rehabilitation, a review reports. However, many recently published studies have flaws ... Read more

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

CP Children Without Intellectual Disabilities Develop Social Skills Similarly to Typical Children, Small Study Suggests

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and no intellectual disabilities develop social skills similarly to typically developing children, regardless of their motor abilities, a new study has found. The study, ... Read more

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Electrical Stimulation Doesn’t Make Botulinum Toxin More Effective or Longer Lasting, Study Says

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Adding electrical stimulation to an injection of botulinum toxin doesn’t produce an added benefit in children with cerebral palsy, a new study suggests. The study, “Effectiveness of electrical stimulation ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Way of Objectively Measuring Arm Movement in Children with Unilateral CP Shows Promise in Study

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A new way of measuring arm movements, aimed at children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP), shows strong reliability in children going through normal development. This finding was published in ... Read more

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Exercising at Home Improves Walking Ability in Children with CP, Small Study Finds

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A structured home-based exercise program can improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a new has study found. Results of the research, “Structured home-based exercise program for ... Read more

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

Study Reveals Increased Prevalence of Mental Illness in Adults with CP

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A recent study found that adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing mental health conditions, highlighting the need for better holistic care in this population. The ... Read more

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

Parents of Children With CP Face Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems, But More Research Needed, Review Says

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Parents of children with cerebral palsy are more likely to experience mental illness, a review paper suggests — but there is relatively little data available, and more studies are ... Read more

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

Study Highlights Differences in Priorities for Parents and Healthcare Providers of Children Who Have CP

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There are disconnects in priorities for healthcare providers caring for very young children with cerebral palsy (CP) and those children’s parents, a new study has found. This finding suggests ... Read more

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