Marisa Wexler, MS,  senior science writer—

Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Disease crises linked to more hospital time for MG patients

People with myasthenia gravis (MG) who experience exacerbations tend to require longer and more frequent hospital stays, according to a recent study. Findings from the study, which analyzed data from a U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare database, also suggest the risk of exacerbations is higher in people with MG…

Soliris effective for myasthenic crisis in 4 patients in China

Treatment with Soliris (eculizumab) was effective for managing myasthenic crisis in four people with myasthenia gravis (MG) at a center in China, a study reported. “[Soliris] exhibited a tolerable and efficacious profile in treating patients with [myasthenic crisis],” the researchers wrote, adding that “larger sample sizes and longer…

Study links hard-to-manage gMG disease symptoms to higher costs

People with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) with many hospital visits before diagnosis or hard-to-manage disease symptoms at the time of diagnosis tend to accrue higher healthcare-related costs after getting diagnosed, a new study reports. The use of certain treatments before diagnosis and in the year after, as well…

Acupuncture, moxibustion may relieve myasthenia gravis symptoms

A traditional Chinese medicine practice that combines acupuncture and moxibustion, given along with standard treatments, may ease symptoms for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) more effectively than conventional medications alone. That’s according to “Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for myasthenia gravis: A systematic review and meta-analysis,” which…

Asthma therapy may help ease symptoms of MuSK-positive MG

Treatment with an oral version of salbutamol, the active ingredient of medications used for asthma and other respiratory conditions, may help ease symptoms in some people with MuSK-positive myasthenia gravis (MG), a small study reports. The study was published as a letter to the editor, titled “…