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.

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

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Study Finds Higher Rate of Pregnancy Complications in Women with CP

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Women with cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to experience pregnancy complications, including preterm birth and the need for cesarean section, a new study suggests. The study, “Pregnancy outcome ... Read more

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Study Correlates Degrees of Impairment, Performance Among CP Soccer Players

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Differing degrees of physical impairment translate into different levels of game performance for athletes with cerebral palsy (CP) who play soccer, a new study shows. The study, “Activity limitation ... Read more

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy May Be Helpful in Treating Spasticity In CP Children, Review Suggests

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) — delivering acoustic energy like a person might feel at a concert — may be helpful in treating spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, ... Read more

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

SPIKES Method May Help Doctors Share ‘Bad News’ Diagnoses, Like CP, With Caregivers

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Pediatricians often have to be the bearers of bad news, such as telling parents that their child has a disability. Doing so in a helpful and constructive way can ... Read more

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

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