Severe fluid and calorie restriction induced rapid weight loss that was effectively maintained with liraglutide, according to a…
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
The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) is funding nine projects that intend to improve understanding and help find treatments,…
Individuals With PWS Harbor Lower Levels of Irisin Hormone Than Other Obese People, Study Finds
Levels of the hormone irisin are elevated in obese people, but not in those with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS),…
Parents of preschoolers with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) tend to be relatively more stressed and overinvolved in interactions with their children,…
A new funding deal will aid Saniona‘s development of Tesomet (tesofensine/metoprolol), a potential therapy to help control…
Target enrollment of approximately 100 participants has been reached in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the investigational oral therapy…
Medix has submitted a new drug application to the Mexican food and drug administration — Comisión Federal para…
Caregivers of young children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) report low quality of life, highlighting the need for additional support…
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) has been given its own unique code by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS),…
Results of a Phase 2 clinical trial testing diazoxide chloride controlled release (DCCR) in people with Prader-Willi syndrome…