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.

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

MicroRNAs in Blood May Be Markers for Diagnosing Endometriosis

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Analyzing tiny RNA molecules in the blood could help to diagnose endometriosis early and without the need for surgery, a new study suggests. The study, “Accurate Diagnosis of Endometriosis Using Serum ... Read more

February 19, 2020March 19, 2020

Endometriosis and Related Conditions Seen in Endometrial Cancer Patients

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Endometriosis and two similar conditions — leiomyomas and adenomyosis — tend to be found in people with endometrial cancer, suggesting a need to better understand how the three affect cancer risk and ... Read more

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Blocking Bone Marrow Cell Movement May Be Non-Hormonal Treatment Strategy, Study in Mice Suggests

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Blocking the movement of cells from the bone marrow by inhibiting the CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 signaling axis is a potential strategy for treating endometriosis, a recent study done in mice suggests. The ... Read more

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Insecticides Exposure May Increase Risk of Developing Endometriosis, Early Study Suggests

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Exposure to certain pesticides — insecticides called chlorpyrifos and diazinon — might increase the risk of developing endometriosis, a very preliminary study suggests. The study, titled “Association of urinary metabolites ... Read more

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Tiny Fibers Carrying Curcumin May Be Targeted Endometriosis Treatment, Study Suggests

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Very small fibers loaded with curcumin, a compound found in the turmeric plant, successfully eased inflammation and lessened the size of endometriosis lesions in a mouse model of the disease. ... Read more

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Endometriosis Appears to Have No Effect on Ovarian Cancer Outcomes, But More Research Needed, Study Says

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Endometriosis does not seem to significantly affect ovarian cancer prognosis and survival in patients of reproductive age, a small study suggests. However, more research is needed to identify factors associated ... Read more

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

New Model May Help Predict Endometriosis Risk in Individuals, Study Reports

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A family history of endometriosis and missing school due to menstrual cramps are predictive factors of endometriosis, a recent study suggests. According to the researchers, a newly developed prediction model ... Read more

December 10, 2019December 18, 2019

Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids May Stem From the Same Genes, Study Says

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Scientists have found that the same genes may be involved in the development of both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and that understanding the underlying genetics may help pave the way ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

Investigational Cancer Medicine DCA May Provide Benefits in Endometriosis, Pre-clinical Study Suggests

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Dichloroacetate (DCA), a medicine that has been investigated as a cancer treatment, may help reduce lesions in endometriosis, a new study done in cells and mice suggests. A study (NCT04046081) ... Read more

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Trigger Point Injections May Ease Pain of Endometriosis, Small Study Suggests

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Injections with anti-inflammatory and anesthetic agents to trigger points in the muscles of the pelvic floor may help to ease pain and improve pelvic function in people with endometriosis, a ... Read more