Cardiovascular events like a heart attack are more likely in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) who also have diabetes,…
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
Preventive, or prophylactic treatment with certain antibiotics can reduce the risk of severe infections for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis…
Measuring the number of immune T-cells in urine could be used to help identify kidney damage in people with…
Higher blood levels of the molecule pro-calcitonin (PCT) are a marker of lung infection among ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients…
Over the past year, ANCA Vasculitis News has brought you coverage of the latest developments in research related to ANCA-associated…
Hepatitis E infection can be effectively managed in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) by pausing immunosuppressive therapy, though patients…
People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) are at an increased risk of experiencing cardiovascular problems, such as a stroke, according…
Two cases of teen boys with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) that caused heart problems — a very rare manifestation of…
After approximately $3.7 billion in acquisitions, Amgen will own the rights to Tavneos (avacopan), an approved oral therapy developed by…
Measuring the blood levels of a protein called BAFF could help predict the chances of remission after induction treatment with…