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.

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Study Describes Self-reported Pain Among Youngsters with Dyskinetic CP

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Chronic pain is an ongoing challenge for many children living with dyskinetic subtypes of cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study that emphasizes the need to listen to ... Read more

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy Poorly Studied, Can Delay Help

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A clear hand preference in the first year or two of life, and delayed motor milestones are commonly cited as early signs of cerebral palsy (CP), a review study ... Read more

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Pain Common to 70% of Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Analysis Finds

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Nearly three-quarters of adults with cerebral palsy experience pain as a symptom, a meta-analysis suggests. “Pain in adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Difficulties Women with CP Face as They Age, Discussed on Facebook Group, Focus of Study

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Women with cerebral palsy (CP) experience difficulties as they age and barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, a new study highlights, emphasizing the need to give these women ... Read more

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Laxative-Motilium Combo Effectively Reduces Chronic Constipation in Children With CP, Study Shows

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A combination of polyethylene glycol and Motilium (domperidone) can decrease chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy more effectively than either treatment alone, a study suggests. The study, “Comparison of ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Swedish Study Finds Differences, Potential Bias, in Treatment of Children with CP

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Among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Sweden, differences in treatment are evident based on sex and place of birth, a new study shows. While some of these differences ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Wearable ‘Resistance’ Exoskeleton Targets Calf Muscles to Make Walking Easier, Pilot Study Finds

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A robotic exoskeleton that provides resistance while walking could be used to strengthen leg muscles, allowing for greater ease of walking in people with cerebral palsy (CP), a small ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Using Virtual Reality Games in Therapy Improves Motor Function for CP Children, Study Suggests

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Playing virtual reality games as part of a physical and occupational therapy program can increase motor performance among children with cerebral palsy (CP), a new study suggests. The study, ... Read more

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Magnesium Sulphate Safe to Use During Pregnancy, Analysis Suggests

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Use of magnesium sulphate during pregnancy to treat certain conditions in mothers or lower the risk of a baby being born with cerebral palsy is not associated with a ... Read more

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

After Treatment, Changes in Motor Capacity in CP Children Do Not Necessarily Predict Their Performance in Daily Life, Study Suggests

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After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with cerebral palsy, as observed in a standardized environment, do not correlate well with actual motor performance in ... Read more

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