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.

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

University of Nebraska Students Help Create VR Game for Cerebral Palsy Therapy

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A team of students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln helped to design a virtual reality (VR) game intended to assist with physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). They ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Online Mindfulness Programs a Suitable Option for Adults With CP

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Participating in mindfulness-based group programs via online video conferencing is a feasible strategy for improving mental health in adults with cerebral palsy (CP), but more study is needed to determine ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Emergency Hospital Use More Common for Adults Than Children in Australia

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Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to be hospitalized on an emergency-care basis than planned care, mainly due to respiratory illness and feeding-tube problems, an Australian study suggests. ... Read more

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Surgery Can Improve Long-term Walking Ability in Children With CP, Small Study Shows

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Single-event multilevel surgery can improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy, particularly when performed from the ages of 10 to 12, a new study shows. The study, “Follow-up of ... Read more

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 the ... 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 reported. ... 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 data,” ... 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 platforms ... 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 three ... 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 may ... Read more