The symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) may make it harder to enjoy a good night’s sleep. To help you…
Brian Murphy, Ph.D.
Brian holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has co-authored numerous scientific articles based on his previous research in the field of brain-computer interfaces and functional electrical stimulation. He is also passionate about making scientific advances easily accessible to the public.
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Articles by Brian Murphy, Ph.D.
FAP and Sleep
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare genetic disorder caused by the buildup of abnormal protein clumps called amyloids…
FAP and Surgery
At some point in life, most people will go through some form of surgery, including those with rare diseases like…
FAP and Exercise
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare condition that can affect the heart, other organs, and the nervous system…
FAP and Anesthesia
People with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) are likely to undergo procedures that require some form of anesthesia, which can…
Echocardiogram for FAP: What to Expect?
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) leads to the formation and accumulation of abnormal protein clumps or amyloids. This accumulation can cause…
Your Multidisciplinary FAP Treatment Team
If you’ve been diagnosed with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), you may need to see a multidisciplinary treatment team of…
Recreational Therapy for FAP
Having a chronic progressive disorder such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be both stressful and isolating. Â Recreational therapy…
Independent Living When You Have FAP
Finding out you have a rare genetic disease such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be unsettling, especially if…
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare genetic disease that results in the buildup of amyloid fibrils, or…