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 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Exergames May Help Improve Fitness in People With Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

News

Fibromyalgia patients may improve their cardio fitness and reap strength benefits from video game-based workout regimens, or so-called exergames, a study suggests. However, maintaining these regimens and/or making lifestyle choices ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

History of Domestic Violence May Put Women at Risk for Developing Fibromyalgia, Study Says

News

Women with a history of intimate partner violence are more likely to develop fibromyalgia, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to a recent study. These findings highlight the ... Read more

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019

‘Talk Therapy’ Given Online Could Help Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

News

Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered online could help people with fibromyalgia better manage their symptoms and ease pain, results of studies for a doctoral thesis conducted in patients found. The thesis, ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Pain Levels, Disability Greater in Children with Fibromyalgia Than with Other Rheumatic Diseases, Study Finds

News

Young people with juvenile fibromyalgia report higher pain levels and show greater “functional disability” affecting daily life than do children with other rheumatic diseases, a recent study reports. However, these ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Study Finds Fibromyalgia Symptoms Differ Across European Regions

News

Women with fibromyalgia living in different regions of Europe report significantly different scores when assessing their symptoms, a recent study shows. The study, “Fibromyalgia Impact Score in Women with Fibromyalgia ... Read more

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

FTC Warns Companies Against Unsubstantiated Advertising of CBD Products for Fibromyalgia

News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to three companies that sell cannabis-based products containing cannabidiol (CBD), cautioning them that making unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Symptom Relief After Joint Surgery Hints at Distinct ‘Types’ of Fibromyalgia, Study Says

News

After knee or hip replacement surgery, fibromyalgia symptoms ease markedly in some patients but not in all, suggesting important patient-to-patient differences in how those symptoms develop, a recent study says. ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

ASIC3 Protein May Be Involved in Development of Fibromyalgia Muscle Pain, Mouse Study Suggests

News

A mouse model of fibromyalgia, induced by temperature change and lacking the protein ASIC3, did not develop muscle pain, a study reports. The study suggests ASIC3-dependent changes in the molecules ... Read more

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Study Finds Higher Rates of Decreased Emotional Awareness in FM Patients

News

People with fibromyalgia are more likely to have difficulty describing their emotions; this is linked to increased psychological stress but not necessarily to pain, a recent study suggests. The study, ... Read more

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Lack of Small Nerve Fibers in Skin Linked to Greater Pain, More Severe Disease in Study

News

Fewer small nerve fibers in the skin is indicative of more severe disease among people with fibromyalgia, and may mark those with skin innervation as having a particular disease subtype meriting ... Read more