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.

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

Study Finds Risk Factors for AIHA Following Stem Cell Transplant

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Immune rejection and half-matched donors are risk factors for developing autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) following blood cancer-treating stem cell transplants, a study found. Titled “Autoimmune hemolytic anemia after allogeneic ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Closely Monitoring CAD Patients Helps Prevent Dangerous Complications in Heart Surgery, Study Says

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Vigilant monitoring of cold hemagglutinin disease patients undergoing heart surgery can help prevent dangerous complications, a case report study says. The study, “Anaesthetic management for cardiac surgery in patients with ... Read more