Approximately 30,000 males have hemophilia in the U.S., according to estimates from a recent study, which also found that…
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
Three hemophilia B patients said they were able to lead a relatively normal life, including being more active and…
Data from a completed Phase 2b trial indicate that dalcinonacog alfa (DalcA) is an effective and safe therapy to prevent bleeding…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted — under priority review — a marketing application for…
When administered at a high dose, a gene therapy for hemophilia B known as FLT180a seems able to restore the…
Esperoct (turoctocog alfa pegol) is now available in the U.S. to treat and control bleeding in adults and children…
A modified version of the coagulation protein factor X was able to significantly reduce bleeding in a mouse model of…
Ease of use, fear of the unknown, and healthcare providers’ advice are all major factors that play a role in…
Promising Interim Results Reported for uniQure’s Gene Therapy AMT-061 in Phase 2b Hemophilia B Trial
A single injection of uniQure‘s gene therapy AMT-061 (etranacogene dezaparvovec) is well-tolerated, effectively increases the levels of clotting…
The Fitbit wristband can help with the continuous monitoring of physical activity in people with hemophilia, but other…