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 28, 2020January 28, 2020

FDA Approves Valtoco Nasal Spray to Treat Seizure Clusters in Epilepsy Patients, 6 and Older

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray) as a rescue treatment for acute, repetitive seizures (seizure clusters) in people with epilepsy, ages 6 and older. “Cluster ... Read more

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

U.K. Physicians Now Can Prescribe Epidyolex Cannabidiol Solution to Treat Dravet, LGS Patients

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Since Jan. 6, physicians in England are able to prescribe the oral cannabidiol solution Epidyolex, in combination with clobazam, to treat persistent seizures in eligible people with Dravet syndrome and Lennox ... Read more

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

StrideBio, Sarepta Partner to Advance Gene Therapies for Dravet, Other Rare Diseases

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StrideBio and Sarepta Therapeutics announced a collaboration and license agreement to advance gene therapies for rare diseases of the central nervous and neuromuscular systems, including Dravet syndrome. Many genetic conditions are ... Read more

September 17, 2019

FTC Warns Companies Against Unsubstantiated Advertising of CBD Products for Fibromyalgia

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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 ... Read more

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

BUTTERFLY Study of Children and Teens Now Enrolling with Goal of Better Understanding Dravet

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The first patient has been enrolled in the BUTTERFLY study, which aims to characterize features of Dravet syndrome in children and adolescents. The announcement was made in a press release ... Read more

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