A skin biopsy is one of the tests that doctors can use to help diagnose Pompe disease,…
Emily Malcolm, PhD
Emily holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Central Arkansas. Emily is passionate about science communication, and, in her free time, writes and illustrates children’s stories.
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Articles by Emily Malcolm, PhD
How Can Spirometry Help Track Pompe Disease Progression?
Spirometry is a common medical test that you can take at your local hospital or clinic to evaluate how…
Electromyography (EMG) and Pompe Disease Diagnosis
Electromyography (EMG) is a medical test that doctors can use to assess the health of muscles and nerves, how…
High-protein Diet for Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is a rare disease in which glycogen, a complex sugar molecule, builds up in cells and…
How Can an Enzyme Activity Test Help Diagnose Pompe Disease?
One test that doctors use to diagnose Pompe disease, a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in the …
Prenatal Diagnosis for Pompe Disease
If you are at risk of transmitting Pompe disease to your children, you may be thinking about your…
Reproductive Options if You Are a Pompe Disease Carrier
If you are a carrier of Pompe disease, you may be wondering about the risks of passing the…
Genetic Testing for Pompe Disease: What to Expect
Genetic testing looks for changes in genes and chromosomes that might indicate you have a genetic disease such as…
Pompe Disease and Pregnancy
Pompe disease is a rare disorder caused by mutations in a gene called GAA, which provides…
I Have Pompe Disease; Will I Pass It to My Children?
Pompe disease is a rare genetic disease characterized by muscle weakness, among other symptoms. If you or your…