Regular physical exercise helps to improve balance and mobility in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, an analysis…
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
Men who have played American football are at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. That’s according to the study,…
Using machine learning to analyze a patient-derived cell model may help to identify different molecular subtypes of Parkinson’s disease,…
People with Parkinson’s disease are nearly twice as likely to experience delirium — acute confusion and difficulty with attention…
People with Parkinson’s disease who are hospitalized for fractures due to falls or other traumatic injuries are not likely…
A group of immune cells called border-associated macrophages, or BAMs, have a central role in driving inflammation in the brain…
Digital tools, such as wearable devices and video calls, may help people with Parkinson’s disease in managing their nutrition…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Aspen Neuroscience clearance to launch a clinical trial of…
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has launched a free online course to help healthcare workers better understand advanced…
The experimental oral therapy UCB0599 — now in clinical trials — improves motor coordination and reduces inflammation and levels of…