In people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), the buildup of faulty transthyretin (TTR) protein in the heart may contribute…
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
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Many adverse-event reports and safety signals linked to Amvuttra (vutrisiran) treatment for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN)…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation to coramitug, an experimental treatment in late-stage…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in both wrists may be a red flag of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), including hereditary transthyretin…
Women with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) show differences in disease features and greater physical limitations than men, but are…