Measuring changes in the temperature of the hands after immersion in cold water could be useful in making an early…
Marisa Wexler, MS
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.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
In treating Parkinson’s symptoms that aren’t being adequately controlled by levodopa, monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors are…
Early treatment with Gocovri (amantadine) may delay the onset of dyskinesia, the uncontrolled movements that are a common…
All through 2021, Parkinson’s News Today brought you coverage of cutting-edge science and developments in treatment related to Parkinson’s disease.
In a “world-first,” scientists in Australia report in detail what happens to the PINK1 protein when it is activated, helping…
In the United States, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is higher in states with more lead pipes that carry…
People with Parkinson’s disease tend to have high numbers of pro-inflammatory bacteria in their noses, according to a new…
More people with Parkinson’s disease than previously estimated experience pseudobulbar affect, and its emotional outbursts can be especially common…
Gout does not increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to an analysis based on insurance data in…
Although some previous research has indicated that certain variations in the FGF20 gene increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease,…