Brian Murphy, PhD,  —

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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October 6, 2020 Health Insights by Brian Murphy, PhD

Pompe Disease and Surgery

Patients with Pompe disease may have to undergo surgery requiring general anesthesia. Below is information about the disease, why patients may need surgery, and the potential risks of anesthesia. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a rare genetic disease caused by a mutation in the GAA…

September 22, 2020 Health Insights by Brian Murphy, PhD

Managing Scoliosis in Late-onset Pompe Disease

Late-onset Pompe disease can occur during a child’s largest phase of growth and development. This can have a major impact on how well the body develops, including the occurrence of scoliosis. What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine, and is often related to neuromuscular…

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